Asked by Veronica Krall on Jun 01, 2024
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The following sentence has a dangling/misplaced modifier.
At the age of five, our family bought a cat.
Dangling Modifier
A word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusing and grammatically incorrect sentences.
Misplaced Modifier
A grammatical error where a modifier (word, phrase, or clause) is placed in a sentence in such a way that it appears to modify an unintended word, leading to ambiguity or confusion.
Family
A social group consisting of parents, children, and sometimes extended relatives, bonded by genetic, legal, or emotional ties.
- Recognize and correct misplaced or dangling modifiers.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and correct misplaced or dangling modifiers.
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