Modifiers Flashcard (Misplaced and Dangling)

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What is a modifier?

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A word, phrase, or clause that adds in extra information about another part of the sentence.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

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A modifier that is placed too far from the word it modifies, causing confusion.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A modifier that does not clearly and logically modify any word in the sentence.

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Identify the error: 'The meal was forgotten welcoming the visitors.'

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This sentence contains a dangling modifier.

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Which sentence is clearer? 'He served lemonade in plastic cups to the children.' or 'In plastic cups, the children were served lemonade.'

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'He served lemonade in plastic cups to the children.' is clearer.

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What is the purpose of modifiers in a sentence?

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To provide additional information and clarify meaning.

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Correct the sentence: 'After answering the question, a piece of candy was earned by Kasey.'

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'After answering the question, Kasey earned a piece of candy.'

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What is the effect of a dangling modifier on a sentence?

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It can create confusion or ambiguity about what is being modified.

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Provide an example of a misplaced modifier.

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'She almost drove her kids to school every day.' (It suggests she nearly did, not that she did it almost every day.)

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How can you fix a dangling modifier?

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By ensuring the modifier clearly refers to a specific noun in the sentence.