Writer’s choice for grade 10 study guide question/ English grammar
May 29th, 2022
Match the misplaced or dangling modifier reference to the correct
solution: The adverb only misplaced
Solution:
a. Rewrite the sentence, adding a noun to which the dangling
phrase clearly refers. Often you will have to add other words
to make the meaning of the sentence clear.
b. Move the misplaced phrase as close as possible to the word or
words it modifies.
c. Place the adverb only immediately before the word or group of
words it modifies.