Dangling and Misplaced Modifiers

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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 confusion.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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What is a misplaced modifier?

Back

A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, causing ambiguity.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Provide an example of a dangling modifier.

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"Running down the street, the flowers were beautiful." (It seems the flowers were running.)

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Provide an example of a misplaced modifier.

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"She almost drove her kids to school every day." (It suggests she nearly did, but didn't.)

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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How can you correct a dangling modifier?

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Rephrase the sentence to clearly indicate what is being modified. For example, "Running down the street, I saw beautiful flowers."

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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How can you correct a misplaced modifier?

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Rearrange the sentence so that the modifier is next to the word it modifies. For example, "She drove her kids to school almost every day."

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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What is the purpose of modifiers in a sentence?

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Modifiers provide additional information about a noun or verb, enhancing the meaning of the sentence.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Identify the correct placement of the modifier: "The cat sat on the mat, purring softly."

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The modifier 'purring softly' is correctly placed after 'the cat'.

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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 create confusion or a humorous effect by suggesting an unintended meaning.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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What is the difference between a dangling and a misplaced modifier?

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A dangling modifier lacks a clear subject, while a misplaced modifier is incorrectly positioned in relation to the word it modifies.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C