Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

By: Ms. Olorunfemi

Essential Questions
How are modifiers used within a sentence? What is the difference between a dangling and a misplaced modifier?

Please choose one of the Essential Questions above and tell me what you think?

What is a modifer?
A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is used to clarify, explain, or describe other related words within a sentence.

Its important to keep related parts of a sentence together with it modifier or your sentence may become confusing.

My Favorite Type of Modifier :

ADJECTIVES
Do you have a favorite?

Lets Brainstorm:

MODIFIER WORD SPLASH

Problems with modifiers

Misplaced Modifiers
-A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase

Dangling Modifiers
A dangling modifier is a phrase or clause which says something different from what is meant because words are left out. The

that describes something, but it is not placed near enough to the word it is

supposed to modify.

meaning of the sentence, therefore, is left

"dangling."

To correct a misplaced modifier, you do not need to add extra words to the Whenever you have a dangling modifier,

sentence; the modifier is just in the wrong

place so the words need to be rearranged.

you must add words to the sentence. Simply

rearranging the words in the sentence will not fix the problem.

Heres more:

GrammarBytes: Dangling and Misplaced Modiers

Chunk and Check Practice

1. I returned the cat to my mom which had been missing for a couple of days. (Misplaced Modifier)
2. I relaxed on the bed wearing my Hawaiian shirt and shorts. (Misplaced Modifier)

3. Once filled with ink, David can write for hours before the pen runs dry. ( Dangling Modifier)
4. Leaving quickly, my truck lights were left on. (Dangling Modifier) 5. John stepped on the snake without any shoes on. (Misplaced Modifier) 6. To complete a degree in business, at least two math courses must be taken. (Dangling Modifier)

Chunk and Check Answers

1. I returned the cat which had been missing for a couple of days to my mom. 2. Wearing my Hawaiian shirt and shorts, I relaxed on the bed. 3. Once the pen is filled with ink, David can write for hours before the pen runs dry.

4. Leaving quickly, I left my truck lights on

5. Without any shoes on, John stepped on the snake. 6. To complete a degree in business, a student must take at least two math courses.

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Task:
Create a short comic strip about a superhero saving a dangling or a misplaced modifier. Comic strip should be 3-4 scenes long with background, and dialogue in each scene. Modifier must be corrected by the last scene of your comic. Tutorial

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