Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers
Introduction
So far in this unit, you have looked at run-on sentences and how to avoid them, as well as parallelism in writing.
In this module, you will explore modifiers in sentences and how they are sometimes misplaced which can unintentionally change the meaning or cause confusion.
Learning Objectives
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Review the meaning of modifiers.
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Recognize misplaced and dangling modifiers.
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Apply correct use of modifiers in sentences and paragraphs.
To Do List
- Read Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers and complete the Check Your Understanding exercises.
- Watch Misplaced & Dangling Modifier Videos: Introduction Parts 1 and 2.
- Review Learning Activity 1: Modifiers and complete the interactive activities.
- Complete the Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Assignment in Blackboard.
Attribution & References
Except where otherwise noted, “Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers” by Academic and Career Preparation, Georgian College, is licensed under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0.
