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–MODIFIERS–



Dangling Modifiers
Words, phrases, or clauses that begin a sentence and are set off by commas sometimes mistakenly modify the
wrong noun or pronoun. These are called dangling modifiers. The following sentences contain dangling modifiers.
Pay close attention to how the sentences are rewritten to avoid the problem.

DANGLING MODIFIERS
WRONG CORRECT

Flat and useless, Jason removed the bicycle tire. Jason removed the flat and useless bicycle tire.
[Why was Jason flat?] Flat and useless, the bicycle tire was removed
by Jason.

Attached to an old stump, Janette saw a Janette saw a “No Fishing” sign attached to an
“No Fishing” sign. [Why was Janette attached old stump.
to an old stump?] The “No Fishing” sign attached to an old stump
caught Janette’s attention.




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