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Page 1: Modifiers Misplaced - alstonela.weebly.comA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. In other words, it modifies

Misplaced Modifiers

Page 2: Modifiers Misplaced - alstonela.weebly.comA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. In other words, it modifies

A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it

modifies / describes.

In other words, it modifies a different word than it is supposed to. This can really change the

meaning of the sentence!

What is a misplaced modifier?REMEMBER: ADVERBS AND ADJECTIVES MODIFY WORDS!

Page 3: Modifiers Misplaced - alstonela.weebly.comA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. In other words, it modifies
Page 4: Modifiers Misplaced - alstonela.weebly.comA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. In other words, it modifies
Page 5: Modifiers Misplaced - alstonela.weebly.comA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. In other words, it modifies
Page 6: Modifiers Misplaced - alstonela.weebly.comA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. In other words, it modifies
Page 7: Modifiers Misplaced - alstonela.weebly.comA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. In other words, it modifies
Page 8: Modifiers Misplaced - alstonela.weebly.comA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. In other words, it modifies
Page 9: Modifiers Misplaced - alstonela.weebly.comA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. In other words, it modifies
Page 10: Modifiers Misplaced - alstonela.weebly.comA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. In other words, it modifies
Page 11: Modifiers Misplaced - alstonela.weebly.comA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. In other words, it modifies

1. In the microwave, the man cooked the popcorn.2. He noticed a kangaroo driving his motorcycle.3. Emma read the cartoon laughing loudly.4. Shining in the distance, I saw a star.5. Wrapped in silver foil, I ate my hamburger.6. People were chased by my dogs on bikes. 7. Taped to the wall, the girl read the note. 8. We saw a bear hiking along with our cameras. 9. Stained with mustard, he accidentally wore his white shirt to work.

10. After laying a three pound egg, the farmer held up his prize chicken.

Page 12: Modifiers Misplaced - alstonela.weebly.comA misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. In other words, it modifies

SB Idea: Misplaced Modifier Posters:

1. Each table needs to divide into two even groups. 2. Each group will receive a sentence with a misplaced

modifier and a blank poster. 3. Divide the poster in half. 4. One half of the poster needs the original (incorrect)

sentence and a drawing to go with it. 5. The other half needs the correct sentence and a drawing

to go with it. 6. Use color/marker/bold outlines


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