PPT-Misplaced Modifiers

Parallel Structure Modifiers A modifier is simply a word phrase or clause that adds description in a sentence Modifiers need to be placed CLOSE to the word they describe Dangling modifier Introductory clause that describes the subject but the subject is not named after comma. Name Date – Exercise 1 This handout accompanies Exercise 1 of Grammar Bytes! Get the answers by doing the interactive version of the exercise at this address : http://cho mpchomp.com/exerci . based. . on. . Connectives. FSTA 2012. Pliant. . system. (. negation. ) . Pliant. . system. (. t-norm. , . t-conorm. ). Pliant. . system. Pliant. operator (. uninorm. ). Modalities. . induced. . What is a modifier?. . Adjective or Adverb?. . Good and Well. . Comparison of Modifiers. . Regular comparison. . Irregular comparison. . Use of comparative and superlative forms. . The Double Negative. Note: This document should only be used as a reference and should not replace assignment guidelines. UVU Writing Center • Library 208 • ph: 801 - 863 - 8936 • Updated “Understanding Space”. Activator. What’s wrong with this picture?. Guided Questions. What’s wrong with this picture?. What’s wrong with this sentence?. How can we re-write it correctly?. Activator. Insert the word . only. in any of the eight positions to get eight different meanings. 3. “In addition to being ugly and inappropriate, the students often make grammatical errors on their signs.”. Dangling, Misplaced, and Squinting Modifiers. Prepared by. John . Tacapan. AP and AVID Teacher (DHS). Adjunct . Faculty (Long Beach City College). Assistant Professor of Education (. Westcliff. University). for February 28, 2014. Take out your corrected PoW. I will come around to collect these. If you don’t have it, take out your agenda.. Write in your agenda.. Demonstrate knowledge of writing skills on a test.. Name Date – E xercise 5 This handout accompanies Exercise 5 of Grammar Bytes! Get the answers by doing the interactive version of the exercise at this address: http://cho mpchomp.com/exercise What are Modifiers?. Modifiers are words or phrases that give a bit more information about a subject being described.. Modifiers help make writing more vivid and interesting to read.. BUT: There are some things to look out for when using them…. S - 9 Revised Summer 2012 1 MISPLACED MODIFIERS A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase or clause that is awkwardly placed in the sentence so that it does not describe what the writer wanted it to des Sentence problems, Usage, Tenses, and agreement. Four Functions of a sentence . 1. . Declarative. – States an idea and ends with a period. . 2. . Interrogative. – asks a question and ends with a question mark. . The difference between clarity and awkwardness.. First things first…. What is a modifier, anyway?. Modifiers are . words. , . phrases. , or . clauses. that provide description in sentences. Modifiers allow writers to take the picture that they have in their heads and transfer it accurately to the heads of their readers.. Lose vs. LooseLose is used when you’ve misplaced something or have failed to keep physically or Lose vs. LooseLose is used when you’ve misplaced something or have failed to keep physically