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    The document discusses two types of modifier errors: misplaced and dangling modifiers. [1] A misplaced modifier is placed too far from the word it intends to modify, which can cause confusion. [2] To correct it, identify the modifier and intended word, and place the modifier closer to that word. [3] A dangling modifier lacks a word to modify and usually starts a sentence; to fix it, identify the intended subject and add it to the sentence.

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    The document discusses two types of modifier errors: misplaced and dangling modifiers. [1] A misplaced modifier is placed too far from the word it intends to modify, which can cause confusion. [2] To correct it, identify the modifier and intended word, and place the modifier closer to that word. [3] A dangling modifier lacks a word to modify and usually starts a sentence; to fix it, identify the intended subject and add it to the sentence.

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    The document discusses two types of modifier errors: misplaced and dangling modifiers. [1] A misplaced modifier is placed too far from the word it intends to modify, which can cause confusion. [2] To correct it, identify the modifier and intended word, and place the modifier closer to that word. [3] A dangling modifier lacks a word to modify and usually starts a sentence; to fix it, identify the intended subject and add it to the sentence.

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    Grammar Misplaced & Dangling Modifiers

    A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that describes another word or group of words. The most frequent mistakes that occur with modifiers are misplaced modifiers and dangling modifiers.

    MISPLACED MODIFIERS
    A modifier that is placed too far away from the word it describes is called a misplaced modifier. Modifiers should be placed as close as possible to the word or words they describe in order to avoid confusion and ensure clarity. There are three simple steps to correct a misplaced modifier. STEP 1: Find the modifier. STEP 2: Identify what word the modifier was intended to modify. STEP 3: Place the modifier as close as possible to the word, phrase, or clause it is supposed to describe. INCORRECT: The store sold inflatable childrens toys. STEP 1: The modifier is inflatable. STEP 2: The modifier, inflatable, is closest to the word children. Thus, the sentence reads as though the children are inflatable, instead of the toys. STEP 3: In order to correct the misplaced modifier, toys and inflatable must be moved closer together. CORRECT: The store sold inflatable toys for children.

    DANGLING MODIFIERS
    A dangling modifier is a modifier that lacks a word or group of words to modify. Usually, a dangling modifier is found near the beginning of the sentence and starts with either a verb + ing or a to + verb phrase. There are three simple steps to correct a dangling modifier: STEP 1: Find the modifier. STEP 2: Decide what word the modifier was intended to modify. STEP 3: Revise the sentence. To correct a dangling modifier, you cannot simply rearrange the sentence. You must add the word that the dangling modifier describes. INCORRECT: To win the race, great speed will be needed. STEP 1: The modifier is to win the race. STEP 2: The modifier, to win the race, is not describing anything. STEP 3: To find the appropriate subject of the sentence, it is helpful to ask, Who will need great speed to win the race? or What is the modifier referring to? CORRECT: To win the race, I will need great speed.

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