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.

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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.

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.

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.