Misplaced Modifiers The student will manipulate sentence structure in order to avoid misplaced modifiers to ensure clarity. [4c2]

What is a “Modifier”? a word or word group that makes the meaning of another word or word group more specific. two kinds of modifiers: adjectives (modify nouns and pronouns) adverbs (modify verbs, adjectives, and adverbs)

One-Word Modifiers If a word in the predicate modifies the subject of the verb, use an adjective. The cantor’s voice was beautiful. If it modifies the verb, use an adverb. The cantor sang beautifully.

Practice English I: workbook p. 191 (1-5), 190 (1-5), 192 (1-5) English II: workbook p. 194

Misplaced Modifiers A word or phrase that seems to modify the wrong word or word group is a misplaced modifier. I played with my pet dog in my Sunday suit. (incorrect) I played in my Sunday suit with my pet dog. (correct) To correct misplaced modifiers, move the modifying word or phrase directy before or after the word it modifies.

Practice 1. On her way home, Jan found a gold man’s watch. 2. We ate the lunch that we had bought slowly. 3. The dealer sold the Cadillac to the buyer with leather seats. 4. They saw a fence behind the house made of barbed wire.

Practice English I: workbook p. 207 English II: workbook p. 209

Homework English I: textbook p. 588, Exercise 12 (1-10). Write the sentences. English II: textbook p. 629, Exercise 7 (1-10). Write the sentences.