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What is a modifier?

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A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that provides description in sentences. It adds detail to a noun or verb.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is not placed correctly in a sentence, leading to confusion about what is being modified.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to ambiguity.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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How can you identify a misplaced modifier?

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Look for modifiers that seem to describe the wrong noun or verb in a sentence, causing confusion.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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What is the correct placement of modifiers?

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Modifiers should be placed next to the word they are intended to modify to avoid confusion.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Example of a correct modifier placement: 'The cat sat on the mat.'

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In this sentence, 'on the mat' correctly modifies 'sat'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Example of a misplaced modifier: 'She almost drove her kids to school every day.'

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This implies she did not drive them at all, instead of almost every day.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Correct the dangling modifier: 'Having finished the assignment, the TV was turned on.'

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Corrected: 'Having finished the assignment, she turned on the TV.'

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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What is the effect of a misplaced modifier on a sentence?

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It can change the meaning of the sentence or make it unclear.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Identify the error: 'The man walked his dog in a blue shirt.'

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This suggests the dog is wearing the blue shirt instead of the man.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C