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A modifier changes, clarifies, qualifies, or limits a particular word in a sentence in order to add emphasis, explanation, or detail.
A modifier changes, clarifies, qualifies, or limits a particular word in a sentence in order to add emphasis, explanation, or detail.
Misplaced Modifiers.mp4Examples of misplaced modifiers
Examples of misplaced modifiers
In the first sentence, it implies that "tourists" is a popular destination for cruise ships. "Tourists" are people and not a place, so this sentence is incorrect.
In the second sentence, it implies that "Key West" is a popular destination for cruise ships. "Key West" is a place so this sentence is correct.
Correct Sentence
Correct Sentence
The house was robbed by the thief, and the thief was arrested by the police chief.
Correct Sentence
Correct Sentence
We were on vacation in Florida and saw several peacocks.
Correct Sentence
Correct Sentence
Driving up in his police car, the officer found the lost child.
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