Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A description that is improperly separated from the word it's describing.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A modifier that is not clearly attached to the word it is supposed to modify.

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Provide an example of a misplaced modifier.

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She saw the dog running down the street with a broken leg.

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Provide an example of a dangling modifier.

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After finishing the book, the movie seemed less interesting.

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What is the correct way to write this sentence? 'While waiting for an important call, Peg's phone began making weird noises.'

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While waiting for an important call, Peg realized her phone was making weird noises.

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Which sentence is correct? 'The boy wearing mittens made a snowman.' or 'The boy made a snowman wearing mittens.'

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The boy wearing mittens made a snowman.

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Which sentence is correct? 'The lady shopped for a dress with a headache.' or 'The lady with a headache shopped for a dress.'

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The lady with a headache shopped for a dress.

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What is the purpose of a modifier in a sentence?

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To provide additional information about a noun or verb.

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How can you identify a dangling modifier?

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It often appears at the beginning of a sentence and does not clearly modify a specific noun.

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

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It can create confusion or a humorous effect by altering the intended meaning.