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Modifier

INSTRUCTOR: Aryan Arko


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1. What Is a Modifier?
A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that adds description to
a sentence. It can be an adjective, adverb, or a group of words
that clarify or specify information.

2. Types of Modifiers

Adjective Modifiers: Modify nouns or pronouns. Example: The


red apple.
Adverb Modifiers: Modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.
Example: She sings beautifully.

3. Placement of Modifiers
Place modifiers as close as possible to the word they describe
to avoid confusion.
Example (Correct): She quickly finished the task.
Example (Incorrect): She finished the task quickly that was
difficult. (Unclear what was difficult.)

4. Misplaced Modifiers

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Occur when the modifier is placed too far from the word it
modifies, causing confusion.
Example (Misplaced): She almost drove to the store every day.
Correction: She drove to the store almost every day.

5. Dangling Modifiers
A modifier without a clear subject or noun to modify. The
modifier “dangles” without a target.
Example (Dangling): Walking down the street, the trees were
beautiful.
Correction: Walking down the street, I admired the beautiful
trees.

6. Squinting Modifiers
A squinting modifier could modify the words before or after it,
creating ambiguity.
Example (Squinting): She said yesterday she would go.
Correction: Yesterday, she said she would go or She said she
would go yesterday.

7. Limiting Modifiers
Words like almost, just, only, nearly limit the meaning and
should be placed carefully.
Example (Incorrect): She only has $10.

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Correction: She has only $10. (Clarifies that $10 is the limit.)

8. Adjective vs. Adverb Confusion


Remember adjectives modify nouns; adverbs modify verbs.
Example (Incorrect): She did good on the test.
Correction: She did well on the test.

9. Phrases as Modifiers
Prepositional or participial phrases can act as modifiers.
Ensure they’re close to the nouns they modify.
Example: The book on the table belongs to me.

10. Clarity with Multiple Modifiers


When using multiple modifiers, order them for clarity and use
commas if necessary.
Example: A beautiful, old, Italian villa.

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