Modifiers and Misplaced Modifiers

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Where should requests for information regarding duplication be sent?

To any email address at Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

To the Permissions website or mailed to HMH Compliance (correct)

To Houghton Mifflin Harcourt social media accounts

To the author of the work directly

Which of the following actions is NOT allowed concerning Houghton Mifflin Harcourt trademarks?

Displaying the trademarks in a respectful manner

Using the trademarks for promotional purposes

Using similar marks in a way that misrepresents ownership (correct)

Diluting Houghton Mifflin Harcourt's trademarks (correct)

What is the official address to mail requests for permissions?

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 9400 Southpark Center Loop, Orlando, California

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Attn: Compliance, 9400 Southpark Center Loop, Orlando, Florida (correct)

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 9400 Northpark Ave, Orlando, Florida

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 9400 Eastpark Ave, Orlando, Florida

What should not be done with the HMH logo and trademarks?

Disparage or taint their image Signup and view all the answers

What does the permitted use of Houghton Mifflin Harcourt trademarks benefit?

Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company Signup and view all the answers

What is the main issue addressed in the content related to writing?

Correcting misplaced modifiers Signup and view all the answers

Which phrase needs to be repositioned to correctly modify the verb 'read'?

on the internet Signup and view all the answers

How should the phrase 'with a few belongings' be modified for clarity?

It should modify the noun people. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes the correct placement of the phrase 'with their bare hands'?

It follows the adverb up. Signup and view all the answers

What is emphasized with the term 'misplaced modifier'?

Unclear or ambiguous phrases in sentences. Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'hover above areas' modify in the context provided?

The noun houses Signup and view all the answers

What is one correct application of modifiers described in the content?

Modifiers should accurately relate to what they modify. Signup and view all the answers

What natural weather event is depicted in the context?

Hurricane Signup and view all the answers

What is a misplaced modifier?

A modifier that is placed too far from the word it modifies. Signup and view all the answers

How can one correct a misplaced modifier?

Place the modifier as close as possible to the word it modifies. Signup and view all the answers

In the sentence 'The inspector checked the building wearing the red windbreaker', what is misplaced?

The phrase 'wearing the red windbreaker'. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a correct revision of a misplaced modifier?

Unusual houses designed on stilts have been built by architects. Signup and view all the answers

What role do adjectives play in a sentence?

They describe or modify nouns and pronouns. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences is correctly structured with an adverb?

The dog ran quickly down the street. Signup and view all the answers

Which modification is required in the phrase 'Kara Garcia was praised for her architecture in magazines.'?

Bring 'in magazines' closer to 'Kara Garcia'. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about adverbs is true?

Adverbs can modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary error in the phrase 'Stilts that are in coastal areas elevate houses'?

The participle is misplaced and does not closely follow the subject. Signup and view all the answers

What correction is made to improve clarity in the revised sentence regarding the rescue of people after Hurricane Katrina?

Rearranging the subject and modifiers for clarity. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sentences demonstrates the proper use of modifiers?

Stilt houses that were once flooded hover above areas. Signup and view all the answers

What is a likely consequence of using misplaced modifiers in communication?

Confusion about the intended meaning. Signup and view all the answers

In the context of sentence structure, what does the term 'participle' refer to?

A verb form that can act as an adjective. Signup and view all the answers

What does the revised passage emphasize about the actions taken after Hurricane Katrina?

The effectiveness of public officials in assessment. Signup and view all the answers

What is the implication of the statement 'Built on sand, the house started to sink'?

The location of the house is unstable. Signup and view all the answers

What strategy is most effective for correcting misplaced modifiers?

Rephrasing the sentence structure. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Modifiers

A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that provides more context about another word in a sentence
Adjectives modify nouns or pronouns
Adverbs modify verbs, adjectives, and other adverbs
Example: "The tall house stood on the hill." (Tall is the adjective modifying the noun "house")

Misplaced Modifiers

A misplaced modifier is a modifier that is positioned too far from the word it is meant to describe
This can lead to confusion and awkwardness in the sentence.
Example: "Kara Garcia was praised for her architecture in magazines."
- This sentence implies that the magazines praised the architecture. However, the intended meaning is that Kara Garcia was praised in the magazines.
To correct a misplaced modifier, move the modifier closer to the word it is meant to modify.
- Example: "Kara Garcia was praised in magazines for her architecture."
- Here, the phrase "in magazines" is moved closer to the noun "Kara Garcia," making the meaning clear.
Tip: When a participle is at the beginning of a sentence, the subject it modifies should follow it closely.
- Example: "Built on sand, the house started to sink."
  - The phrase "built on sand" modifies "the house," so it is placed directly before "the house" to ensure the correct meaning.

Incorrect Use Of Modifiers & Their Corrections

Incorrect: "You have probably read on the internet about the 2005 flooding of New Orleans."
- Correct: "You have probably read about the 2005 flooding of New Orleans on the internet."
Incorrect: "After Hurricane Katrina, many people had to be rescued from rooftops with few belongings."
- Correct: "After Hurricane Katrina, many people with few belongings had to be rescued from rooftops."
Incorrect: "People had climbed up to escape flood waters with their bare hands."
- Correct: "People had climbed up with their bare hands to escape flood waters."
Incorrect: "Now many stilt houses that were once flooded in New Orleans hover above areas."
- Correct: "Now many stilt houses hover above areas that were once flooded in New Orleans."

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