Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a misplaced modifier?
Back
A modifier that is placed too far from the word it modifies, causing confusion or ambiguity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dangling modifier?
Back
A modifier that does not clearly refer to a specific word in the sentence, often leading to confusion.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the error: "Running down the street, the dog barked loudly."
Back
Dangling modifier - it seems like the dog is running.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the error: "She almost drove her kids to school every day."
Back
Misplaced modifier - it suggests she almost drove, not that she did.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correct the sentence: "The man walked his dog in a hat."
Back
The man in a hat walked his dog.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Correct the sentence: "Hiking the trail, the weather was beautiful."
Back
Hiking the trail, we found the weather beautiful.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the correct version? "The girl with the red dress danced gracefully."
Back
The girl danced gracefully in the red dress.
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