Correcting Misplaced Modifiers in Sentences
Learn how to fix misplaced modifiers in sentences with examples and corrections provided. Understand the concept of misplaced modifiers and how varying syntax can impact sentence structure and clarity. Enhance your writing skills by practicing identifying and correcting misplaced modifiers in sentences.
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Misplaced modifiers Varying syntax
A timeless snapshot of my high school career, I treasure my yearbook. A The modifier is A timeless snapshot of my high school career. MISPLACED MODIFIER refers to a phrase that describes the wrong person, place, or thing. Currently, it describes I, but I am not a timeless snapshot of my high school career. What is? Corrected: A timeless snapshot of my high school career, my yearbook is a treasured memento.
FIXED: Class practice issues: Allowing me to escape to another world, I am enchanted by fairy- tales and fantasies. Allowing me to escape to another world, fairy tales and fantasies enchant me. An escape to another world, I am enchanted by fairy tales and fantasies. An escape to another world, fairy tales and fantasies enchant me.
Concerned about the environment, the changes in legislation were effected by activists around the world. YOU TRY! Work through the sentences at right to correct the errors with misplaced modifiers. Excited for the homecoming dance, the anticipation from the students is contagious!
Concerned about the environment, the activists around the world effected changes in legislation. YOU TRY! Talk through the sentences at right to correct the errors with misplaced modifiers. Excited for the homecoming dance, the students revealed contagious anticipation!
