Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers ACT Practice

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English
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11th - 12th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a misplaced modifier?
Back
A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, leading to confusion or ambiguity in a sentence.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dangling modifier?
Back
A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to unclear or illogical sentences.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a misplaced modifier in a sentence?
Back
Look for modifiers that are not placed next to the word they are supposed to modify, which can lead to confusion about what is being described.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct placement of modifiers?
Back
Modifiers should be placed as close as possible to the words they modify to avoid confusion.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier.
Back
"She almost drove her kids to school every day." (It suggests she nearly did, rather than actually doing it.)
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence with a dangling modifier.
Back
"After reading the book, the movie was disappointing." (It suggests the movie read the book.)
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the impact of misplaced and dangling modifiers on writing?
Back
They can create confusion, misinterpretation, and a lack of clarity in writing.
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