How to Avoid Misplaced Modifiers.

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How to Avoid Misplaced Modifiers

Explanation: modifier modifiers modifier, misplaced Misplaced A is a phrase or clause that functions as an adjective but doesn’t modify or refer logically to any specific word in the sentence. are usually introductory word groups that suggest but do not name the subject doing something in the sentence. To repair a either name the subject immediately following the modifier, or turn the modifier into a word group that names the subject. Misplaced modifiers misplaced modifier,

Example: Upon entering the haunted house, a skeleton caught my attention. This sentence is incorrect because it suggests that the skeleton was entering the haunted house. Possible Revision 1: Upon entering the haunted house, I noticed a a skeleton. Possible Revision 2: As I entered the haunted house, a skeleton caught my attention. Both revised sentences indicate that “I” entered the haunted house and noticed the skeleton.

Example: After ordering my food, the pizza was too cold. This sentence is incorrect because it suggests that the pizza was ordering the food. Possible Revision 1: After ordering my food, I realized that the pizza was too cold. Possible Revision 2: When I received the food that I had ordered, the pizza was too cold. Both revised sentences indicate that “I” ordered the food and realized that the pizza was too cold.

Practice: The article remains unconvincing after reading the original study. Relieved of your responsibilities at your job, your home should be a place to relax. While working as a ranger in Everglades National Park, a Florida panther crossed the road in front of my truck one night. Not having studied the lab manual carefully, the experiment was a failure. While driving on Greenwood Avenue yesterday afternoon, a tree began to fall on Wendy’s car.