Modifiers Flashcard (Misplaced and Dangling)

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What is a modifier?

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A word, phrase, or clause that adds in extra information about another part of the sentence.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A modifier that is placed too far from the word it modifies, leading to confusion.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A modifier that does not clearly and logically modify a word in the sentence.

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Identify the error: 'Boiling in hot water, Kerri stirred the rice.'

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This sentence contains a misplaced modifier.

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Which sentence is clearer? 'Exhausted by his first day at school, Sam's eyes closed in the middle of his favorite TV show.' or 'Exhausted by his first day at school, Sam closed his eyes in the middle of his favorite TV show.'

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The second sentence is clearer and correctly structured.

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Identify the error: 'While chatting on the phone, the doorbell rang.'

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This sentence contains a dangling modifier.

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Is this sentence correct? 'Listening to music while walking home, an accident was not noticed.'

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No, this sentence is incorrect due to a dangling modifier.

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What is the purpose of modifiers in a sentence?

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Modifiers provide additional information and clarify meaning.

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How can you fix a dangling modifier?

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Rephrase the sentence to ensure the modifier clearly relates to the correct subject.

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How can you fix a misplaced modifier?

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Rearrange the sentence so that the modifier is next to the word it modifies.