Has a Dangling Modifier?
A Dangling Modifier Occurs When the Intended Subject of the Modifier Is Missing from the Sentence, and Instead Another Subject Appears in Its Place. Dangling...
A dangling modifier occurs when the intended subject of the modifier is missing from the sentence, and instead another subject appears in its place. Dangling modifiers often take the form of an introductory phrase that is connected to the wrong thing. Fumbling in her purse, the keys could not be found.
What is an example of dangling modifier?
Adjective Phrases as Dangling Modifiers
For example, "The big" doesn't make sense without telling what is big, which leaves "big" as a dangling modifier. However, "the big dog" is a complete phrase. Adjectives and adjective phrases can become dangling modifiers when they don't have anything to modify.
How do you know if a sentence has a dangling modifier?
- Look at each sentence individually. Check each sentence for an introductory phrase that comes before the subject of the main clause.
- Determine what the introductory phrase modifies. ...
- Ensure that the modified noun is correct.
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