Misplaced Modifiers

1. Misplaced Modifiers

2. *Write these notes in your spiral in the Warm-Up section.Misplaced Modifiers • A misplaced modifier is a modifier that is incorrectly separated from the word or words that it describes. • Misplaced modifiers seem to describe words that the author did not intend them to describe. • When modifiers are misplaced, the reader may misunderstand the sentence. • Generally, the solution is to place the modifier as close as possible to the word or words it describes.

3. Misplaced Modifiers Misplaced modifier: Sam bought a used car from a local dealer with a smoky tailpipe. Correction: Sam bought a used car with a smoky tailpipe from a local dealer. Draw a picture of exactly what the sentence states… Floating in the wind, Hannah stared wistfully at the kite.

4. Tuesday, January 14, 2014 Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to correct the misplaced modifier. Underline the modifying phrase and circle the word it modifies. • On the way to the movie, a bee stung Dean. 2. The cat should be treated by a veterinarian that has worms.

5. Wednesday, January 15, 2014 Directions: Rewrite the following sentences to correct the misplaced modifier. Underline the modifying phrase and circle the word it modifies. • After reaching a weight of 275 pounds, the doctor insisted that Mr. Wright go on a strict diet. 2. Shannon washed her hair when she finished eating with a new shampoo.