Modifiers

What is a modifier?

• I don't know what is a modifier?

• A word or phrase that adds or changes a sentence

Misplaced modifier:

What word is the misplaced modifier?

"Lee only eats cake."

What kind of modifier is in this sentence

We will not sell paraffin to anyone in glass bottles.

• Misplaced

• Squinting

• Dangling

Do you understand misplaced modifiers?

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What is a Dangling modifier

• A modifier that hangs off the edge

• A modifier that doesnt apply to anything in the sentence

• A modifier that modifies both words next the modifier.

• words...

Which part is the dangeling modifier?

"Having read this letter, my parrot since died."

• Having read this letter

• My parrot since died

Do you understand Dangling modifiers?

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What is a Squinting modifier

• A small modifier

• A modifier that doesnt apply to anything in the sentence

• A modifier that modifies both words next the modifier.

• A modifier with really bad eyesight

What word is the squinting modifier

"Talking quickly annoys people."

Which modifier would you like more information on?

• Dangling

• Misplaced

• Squinting