What is a dangling modifier?
Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the dangling modifier in this sentence: 'Running to catch the bus, his lunch box was dropped.'
Back
The dangling modifier is 'Running to catch the bus.'
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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 confusion.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the correct sentence: 'The lady shopped for a dress with a headache.' or 'The lady with a headache shopped for a dress.'
Back
The correct sentence is 'The lady with a headache shopped for a dress.'
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the effect of a dangling modifier in a sentence?
Back
It can create ambiguity or confusion about what is being modified.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Provide an example of a misplaced modifier.
Back
'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' (It suggests she nearly did, rather than actually doing it.)
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you fix a dangling modifier?
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By rewriting the sentence to clearly indicate what is being modified.
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