Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

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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.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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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.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Identify the correct placement of the modifier: 'I saw the dog running down the street.'

Back

The modifier 'running down the street' correctly describes 'the dog' in this sentence.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Identify the misplaced modifier in the sentence: 'She almost drove her kids to school every day.'

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The word 'almost' is misplaced; it suggests she did not drive them at all, rather than almost every day.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Correct the dangling modifier: 'After reading the book, the movie was disappointing.'

Back

After reading the book, I found the movie disappointing.

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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?

Back

It can create confusion or a humorous effect by making the sentence unclear or misleading.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Provide an example of a dangling modifier.

Back

'Walking to the store, the rain started pouring.' (This implies the rain was walking to the store.)

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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How can you fix a misplaced modifier?

Back

Rearrange the sentence so that the modifier is placed next to the word it is meant to modify.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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What is the correct sentence: 'The man walked his dog in a blue shirt.' or 'In a blue shirt, the man walked his dog.'?

Back

Both sentences are correct, but the second one emphasizes the man's blue shirt.

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CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

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What is the purpose of modifiers in a sentence?

Back

Modifiers add detail and description, helping to clarify or enhance the meaning of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C