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Misplace or Dangling . Modifiers . What is a modifier?. A modifier is a word or phrase that explains more about a noun in a sentence. Ex. The beautifully dressed pageant contestant won the award for prettiest smile . Modifiers Gone Wrong. Misplaced Modifier. Examples.
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Misplace or Dangling Modifiers
What is a modifier? • A modifier is a word or phrase that explains more about a noun in a sentence. • Ex. The beautifully dressed pageantcontestant won the award for prettiestsmile.
Modifiers Gone Wrong Misplaced Modifier Examples Wrong - The waitress served pie to the family on paper plates. Right - The waitress served pie on paper plates to the family. • Not close enough to the noun it modifies • Fix it by moving it closer to the noun.
Modifiers Gone Wrong Dangling Modifiers Examples Wrong - At three years old, Ms. Mosher read a book to her grandson. Right – Ms. Mosher read a book to her grandson when he was three years old. • Tells about a word that is not in the sentence • Does not flow logically
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