Mayfield Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

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English
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6th - 8th Grade
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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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
Provide an example of a correct sentence with a dangling modifier.
Back
Exhausted by his first day at school, Sam closed his eyes in the middle of his favorite TV show.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a misplaced modifier?
Back
A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies, causing confusion or a change in meaning.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a correct sentence with a misplaced modifier.
Back
In one week, the cat had nearly caught every mouse in the house.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you identify a dangling modifier in a sentence?
Back
Look for phrases that do not clearly connect to the noun they are intended to modify, often leading to ambiguity.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of a dangling modifier on sentence clarity?
Back
It can create confusion or misinterpretation of the intended meaning of the sentence.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of a misplaced modifier on sentence clarity?
Back
It can lead to ambiguity or an unintended meaning, making the sentence confusing.
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