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What defines a misplaced modifier?
What defines a misplaced modifier?
- It is always found at the end of a sentence.
- It describes a word that is not present in the sentence.
- It appears too far from what it describes. (correct)
- It only modifies nouns.
Which revision corrects the dangling modifier in the sentence: 'Impatiently waiting at the bus stop, the bus was late.'?
Which revision corrects the dangling modifier in the sentence: 'Impatiently waiting at the bus stop, the bus was late.'?
- The bus was late while waiting at the bus stop impatiently.
- Impatiently waiting at the bus stop, Ann was annoyed that the bus was late. (correct)
- Impatiently waiting at the bus stop, the children saw the bus arrive.
- The bus that was late was at the stop impatiently.
What is an example of a dangling modifier?
What is an example of a dangling modifier?
- Working through the night, he finished the report in time.
- Crying on the examination table, the doctor gave the vaccine. (correct)
- After reaching the summit, she suffered from exhaustion.
- Wearing his raincoat, Daniel fed the chickens.
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
Which sentence contains a misplaced modifier?
What is the result of using modifiers incorrectly?
What is the result of using modifiers incorrectly?
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Modifier
Modifier
A word or phrase that adds detail or explanation to another word or phrase in a sentence.
Misplaced Modifier
Misplaced Modifier
A modifier that is placed too far away from the word or phrase it describes, making the sentence confusing.
Dangling Modifier
Dangling Modifier
A modifier that doesn't have a clear subject to describe, making it unclear who or what is being modified.
Fixing a Misplaced Modifier
Fixing a Misplaced Modifier
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Fixing a Dangling Modifier
Fixing a Dangling Modifier
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