a word or phrase apparently modifying an unintended word because of its placement in a sentence: e.g., `when young' in `when young, circuses appeal to all of us'
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misplaced modifier::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | dangling modifier |
| Type of | modifier, qualifier |
| Has types | dangling participle |
Examples of misplaced modifier
misplaced modifier
The villain of the embarrassing fix is our old nemesis, the misplaced modifier.
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Each student took a turn unmasking the misplaced modifier, the noun-verb disagreement or the lack of parallel structure.
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