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Misplaced and Dangling

Modifiers
Understanding and Correcting
Modifier Errors
What is a Modifier?
• A modifier is a word or phrase that adds detail
or description to a sentence.
• Modifiers can be adjectives, adverbs, or
modifying phrases.
• Correct placement is crucial to avoid
confusion.
Misplaced Modifiers
• A misplaced modifier is placed too far from
the word it modifies.
• This can lead to confusing or humorous
interpretations.
Example of a Misplaced Modifier
• Original: I almost failed every exam I took last
semester.
• Explanation: The word 'almost' is modifying
'failed' instead of 'every exam'.
• Corrected: I failed almost every exam I took
last semester.
Another Example
• Original: They served pancakes to the children
on paper plates.
• Explanation: It sounds like the children are on
paper plates.
• Corrected: They served pancakes on paper
plates to the children.
Dangling Modifiers
• A dangling modifier is a descriptive word or phrase
that is not clearly attached to the word it modifies.
• Often occurs at the beginning of a sentence
without a clear subject.
• Note: A dangling modifier is a modifier that comes
at the beginning of a sentence and must describe
the subject, yet the subject is unclear. You need to
rearrange the sentence, so the modifier describes
the subject.
Example of a Dangling Modifier
• Original: Walking to the store, the rain started
falling.
• Explanation: It sounds like the rain is walking
to the store.
• Corrected: As I was walking to the store, the
rain started falling.
Another Example
• Original: While driving to work, a car accident
caused a major delay.
• Explanation: The accident wasn’t driving.
• Corrected: While I was driving to work, I was
delayed by a car accident.
Recap and Tips
• • Place modifiers next to the word they
modify.
• • Make sure the sentence clearly identifies the
subject performing the action.
• • Read sentences aloud to catch awkward or
unclear phrasing.

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