Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

What is a misplaced modifier?

• A modifier that is not close to the word it describes

• A modifier that is close to the word it describes

• A modifier that is missing from the sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?

• The cowboy in the leather vest was thrown by the bull.

• The train station which was made of red brick was located downtown.

• She was making a sweater for her grandma that was warm.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

What is a dangling modifier?

• A modifier that does not have a word to describe

• A modifier that is not close to to the word it describes

• A modifier that is at the end of a sentence

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence contains a dangling modifier?

• Because he injured his hand, John had difficulty typing the essay.

• To become a good dentist, you must clean, fill, and file many teeth.

• Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Grinning happily, the prize for first place was accepted.

• Dangling Modifier

• Misplaced Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Quacking loudly, Heather fed the ducks in the park.

• Dangling Modifier

• Misplaced Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

The mayor was able to cut the ribbon because someone found scissors.

• Dangling Modifier

• Misplaced Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

She waited for the bus that stops at the corner.

• Dangling Modifier

• Misplaced Modifier

• Correct

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

To correct a misplaced modifier, rearrange,  revise, and ____ the sentence by moving the words. 

• rewrite
• recycle
• reward

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

Which sentence is written MOST clearly and correctly?

• Changing the oil every 3,000 miles, the car seemed to run better.

• Changing the oil every 3,000 miles, Fred found he could get much better gas mileage.

Tags

CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C