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Misplaced Modifier - Glossary of Terms
Misplaced Modifier
A misplaced modifier makes the meaning of a sentence ambiguous.
Example:
Andrew told
us after the holiday that he intends to stop drinking.
In this example, it is not clear whether Andrew made this statement after
the holiday or whether he intends to stop drinking after the holiday. The
words in bold are known as a misplaced modifier.
Example:
We
will not sell paraffin to anyone in glass bottles.
Interactive example:
Running quickly
improves your health. [show me the
misplaced modifier]
Glossary of Grammatical Terms
Andrew told
us after the holiday that he intends to stop drinking.