Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

using modifiers
especially misplaced modifiers  -- Language, Standard 1

Handout:  Misused Modifiers Worksheet.docx

Misplaced Modifiers

Misplaced Modifiers

mis·placed mod·i·fi·er

noun

GRAMMAR

plural noun: misplaced modifiers

1. a phrase or clause placed awkwardly in a sentence so that it appears to modify or refer to an unintended word.

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Funny!

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