GRAMMAR REVIEW! Misplaced modifiers
A
misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it describes. Because of this separation, the sentence can sound awkward, confusing, or even unintentionally funny.
EXAMPLE:
Misplaced:
She almost drove her kids to school every day.
(Sounds like she almost drove them, but didn't.)
Corrected:
She drove her kids to school almost every day.
(Now it's clear she did drive them, but not every single day.)
WHY IT MATTERS:
Misplaced modifiers can confuse readers or change the meaning of a sentence. Fixing them improves clarity and flow.
How to fix it:
Place the modifier as close as possible to the word or phrase it's meant to describe.
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