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Misplace or Dangling Modifiers
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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.
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Modifiers Gone Wrong Misplaced Modifier Not close enough to the noun it modifies Fix it by moving it closer to the noun. Examples Wrong - The waitress served pie to the family on paper plates. Right - The waitress served pie on paper plates to the family.
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Modifiers Gone Wrong Dangling Modifiers Tells about a word that is not in the sentence Does not flow logically 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.
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Test out you knowledge Log on to Grammar Chomp and complete the interactive worksheet. http://www.chompchomp.com/modifiers01/ modifiers01 http://www.chompchomp.com/modifiers01/ modifiers01
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