What is a dangling modifier?
Dangling Modifiers

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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion.
2.
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How can you identify a dangling modifier in a sentence?
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Look for phrases that seem to describe a noun that is not present or is unclear in the sentence.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Correct this sentence: "Running down the street, the dog barked loudly."
Back
Corrected: "Running down the street, I heard the dog bark loudly."
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What is the main issue with the sentence: "After learning to sit and roll over, Walter entered his puppy in a local dog show."?
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The sentence suggests that Walter learned to sit and roll over instead of the puppy.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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How can you fix a dangling modifier?
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Rephrase the sentence to make it clear which noun the modifier is describing.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Identify the correct sentence: "The cat chased the mouse that was running away." or "The cat chased the mouse running away."
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Both sentences are correct, but the second one is more concise.
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What does it mean to place modifiers correctly in a sentence?
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It means ensuring that modifiers are positioned next to the words they are meant to modify to avoid confusion.
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