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.

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Why is it important to place modifiers correctly?

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Correct placement of modifiers ensures clarity in writing, helping readers understand the intended meaning without confusion.

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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 the effect of a misplaced modifier in a sentence?

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

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Choose the correct sentence: 'The dog is sitting on the couch with floppy ears and barking.' or 'The dog, with floppy ears, is sitting on the couch and barking.'

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The dog, with floppy ears, is sitting on the couch and barking.

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What is an example of 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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How can you fix a misplaced modifier?

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

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Identify the correct placement of modifiers: 'A man that was completely bald drove past in a Corvette.' or 'A man drove past in a Corvette that was completely bald.'

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A man that was completely bald drove past in a Corvette.

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What does the phrase 'with the purple bow' indicate in a sentence?

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It indicates a modifier that describes the noun it follows, clarifying which mom is being referred to.

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Choose the correct sentence: 'I gave the gift to my mom with the purple bow.' or 'I gave the gift with the purple bow to my mom.'

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I gave the gift with the purple bow to my mom.