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What is a misplaced modifier?
What is a misplaced modifier?
- A sentence that lacks a subject or a verb
- A type of verb that describes an action
- A word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies (correct)
- A type of punctuation used to separate clauses
How can misplaced modifiers be corrected?
How can misplaced modifiers be corrected?
- By adding more words to the sentence
- By moving the modifier to a more appropriate place in the sentence (correct)
- By removing the modifier from the sentence
- By leaving them as they are
What issue does the sentence 'On her way home, Akosua found a gold man's watch.' present?
What issue does the sentence 'On her way home, Akosua found a gold man's watch.' present?
- It has a double subject
- It is a sentence fragment
- It has a split infinitive
- It has a misplaced modifier (correct)
What is the main issue with sentences containing misplaced modifiers?
What is the main issue with sentences containing misplaced modifiers?
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How can you avoid misplaced modifiers in your writing?
How can you avoid misplaced modifiers in your writing?
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