Misplaced & Dangling Modifier

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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a dangling modifier?
Back
A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion or ambiguity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
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 or a change in meaning.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the dangling modifier in the sentence: 'To help keep this party a secret, all of the decorations and supplies will be kept where the birthday boy never goes.'
Back
To help keep this party a secret.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you correct a dangling modifier?
Back
You can correct a dangling modifier by adding the subject that the modifier is intended to modify, making the sentence clear.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a dangling modifier and a misplaced modifier?
Back
A dangling modifier lacks a clear subject to modify, while a misplaced modifier is incorrectly positioned, leading to ambiguity.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence with a dangling modifier.
Back
Feeling hot, the ice cream melted quickly.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier.
Back
She almost drove her kids to school every day.
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