Mastering Dangling Modifiers: Examples, Definitions, and Fixes

Understanding dangling modifiers with examples, a clear definition, and practical fixes to rearrange sentences correctly. Learn how to identify and correct these common grammatical errors for better writing skills.

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• Dangling Modifiers
• Examples
• Fixes
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1. Modifier Dangling Modifiers By Kendal Orrantia

2. Definition Dangling modifier = a phrase that is improperly placed and modifies the wrong noun in a sentence

3. Examples INCORRECT: Upset about losing, the bus drove the Duke team home. CORRECT: Upset about losing, the Duke team rode home on the bus.

4. Examples INCORRECT: Upset about losing, the bus drove the Duke team home. CORRECT: Upset about losing, the Duke team rode home on the bus.

5. Examples INCORRECT: Wearing new shoes, the fans cheered about Roy s new look. CORRECT: Wearing new shoes, Roy was cheered on by the crowd.

6. Examples INCORRECT: Wearing new shoes, the fans cheered about Roy s new look. CORRECT: Wearing new shoes, Roy was cheered on by the crowd.

7. Fixing Dangling Modifiers Rearrange the sentence. Put the modifier and the intended noun as close as possible. Ask who or what is doing the action. Write in the active voice.

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