Elizza Mae C.

Diacosta
10 - Curie

Misplaced/Dangling Modifier Organizer

I. Directions: Revise the misplaced modifiers on the left side of the organizer by first
identifying the subject and its modifier (in red) then placing both next to each other in the
sentence.
Sentences with Modifier (phrase doing Noun (the correct Revised Sentence
misplaced or dangling the describing) person, place, or
modifiers thing being
described)

1. “Covered in onions “Covered in onions…” sandwich Covered in onions and

and relish, I ate my relish, the sandwich I
favorite sandwich.” ate was my favorite.

2. While speeding “speeding down the tire While speeding down

down the road, the road” the road, my tire went
tire went flat. flat.

3. The car was “advertised in car The car is only two

advertised in yesterday’s paper” years old and in
yesterday’s paper excellent condition
that is only two was advertised in
years old and in yesterday’s paper.
excellent condition.

4. When six years old, “six years old” mother My mother died when
my mother died. I was six years old.

II. ESSAY. Answer the question below briefly. (10 pts)

1. Why should we correct sentences that contain misplaced and dangling modifiers? Refer
to the rubric provided.

- A misplaced modifier is one that is too far away from the word or words it modifies. It makes
the sentence awkward and, at times, unintentionally funny. It generates illogical, even
humorous sentences. If we fail to connect modifiers to the words they modify, we confuse our
readers; make sure to place modifiers next to the words they modify.