Misplaced Modifiers

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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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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Identify the correct sentence: '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 a modifier?

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A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that provides description in a sentence, adding detail to another word.

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Which sentence is clearer: 'He served lemonade in plastic cups to the children.' or 'In plastic cups, the children were served lemonade.'?

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He served lemonade in plastic cups to the children.

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What does the phrase 'with the yellow stripes' modify in the sentence 'The shoes with the yellow stripes are expensive.'?

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It modifies 'shoes'.

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How can you identify a misplaced modifier in a sentence?

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Look for modifiers that are not placed next to the word they are supposed to modify, which can create confusion.

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

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It can change the meaning of the sentence or make it unclear.

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Provide an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier.

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'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' (It suggests she nearly did, rather than she did it regularly.)

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What is the correct way to fix a misplaced modifier?

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

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True or False: 'Covered in wildflowers, the elephant pondered the hillside's beauty.' is a correct sentence.

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False, it has a misplaced modifier.