Misplaced Modifiers

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10th Grade
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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 or describes, leading to confusion or ambiguity.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the correct placement of modifiers in a sentence.
Back
Modifiers should be placed next to the word they modify to avoid confusion. For example, 'The dog barked loudly' is correct, while 'Loudly, the dog barked' can be misleading.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
True or False: A misplaced modifier can change the meaning of a sentence.
Back
True. Misplaced modifiers can lead to misunderstandings about what is being described.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the effect of a misplaced modifier in a sentence?
Back
It can create ambiguity or a humorous effect, making the sentence unclear or misleading.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier.
Back
'She saw the man with the telescope.' (It is unclear whether she has the telescope or the man does.)
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can you correct a misplaced modifier?
Back
Rearrange the sentence so that the modifier is next to the word it is supposed to modify.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the role of modifiers in a sentence?
Back
Modifiers provide additional information about nouns, verbs, adjectives, or adverbs, enhancing the meaning of the sentence.
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