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Modifiers

What is a “modifier”?

• A modifier works like an adjective

• A modifier describes something

• What is the modifier in this sentence?

“The red hat was on the table”

The Dangling Modifier

• A dangling modifier is a sentence in which it is unclear what is being described (or modified).

• Example: Hoping to excuse my lateness, the note was written and given to the teacher.

• Correction: Hoping to excuse my lateness, I wrote a note to the teacher.

Page 4: Modifiers. What is a “modifier”? A modifier works like an adjective A modifier describes something What is the modifier in this sentence? “The red hat

The Misplaced Modifier

• A misplaced modifier is a sentence in which the modifier is in the wrong place.

• Example: On the way home, Janice found a gold man’s watch.

• Correction: On the way home, Janice found a man’s gold watch.

Page 5: Modifiers. What is a “modifier”? A modifier works like an adjective A modifier describes something What is the modifier in this sentence? “The red hat

Avoiding Dangling or Misplaced Modifiers

Saves Lives

• Read the examples below:– I gave food to my kitten and chopped

it up.– I gave an olive to my friend that was

stabbed with a fork.–Mrs. Jones was proud of her first

hunting trip, she was able to shoot many animals as well as her husband.

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