dangling modifier
A word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence
📖 Detailed Explanation
A dangling modifier occurs when the word being modified is not clearly stated, creating confusion about what is being described.
📝 Usage Rules
- •Often occurs with participial phrases
- •Common with introductory phrases
- •Fix by adding the missing subject
- •Ensure modifier is close to what it modifies
✅Correct Examples
"Walking to school, I noticed the beautiful weather."
Clear that "I" was walking to school
❌Incorrect Examples
"Walking to school, the weather was beautiful."
The weather wasn't walking to school - this dangles
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