Dangling vs. 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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Identify the correct sentence: 'Pedaling shakily, the kid rode his bike on his own for the first time.'

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This sentence is correct because the modifier 'Pedaling shakily' clearly describes 'the kid'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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Identify the incorrect sentence: 'Pedaling shakily, the bike wobbled.'

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This sentence is incorrect because 'the bike' is not the one pedaling; it should describe 'the kid'.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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What is the main issue with misplaced modifiers?

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The main issue is that they create confusion about what is being modified in the sentence.

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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.' (This implies 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.' (This implies she almost drove, not that she did.)

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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What is the effect of using modifiers correctly?

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Using modifiers correctly clarifies meaning and enhances the readability of sentences.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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How can you fix a dangling modifier?

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You can fix a dangling modifier by ensuring the word being modified is clearly stated in the sentence.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C

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How can you fix a misplaced modifier?

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You can fix a misplaced modifier by repositioning it closer to the word it is meant to modify.

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CCSS.L.11-12.3A

CCSS.L.7.1C