Squinting Modifier Examples

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Squinting Modifier - Glossary of Terms


Squinting Modifier

A squinting modifier is one that could modify either the word(s) before it or after it (i.e., it is ambiguously positioned in the sentence.) It is a "misplaced modifier".

Example:

Cycling up hills quickly strengthens your quadriceps.
(In this example, the word "quickly" is a squinting modifier. It is not clear whether "quickly" pertains to "Cycling up hills" or "strengthens".)
 
Taking a moment to think clearly improves your chances. [show me the squinting modifier]
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