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How misused modifiers can hurt your writingVersion en ligne How misused modifiers can hurt your writing par Breno Santos 1 What is the primary function of a modifier in a sentence? a To act as the main subject of the sentence. b To replace the main verb in a sentence. c To add information or details about other parts of the sentence. d To connect two independent clauses together. 2 What's the main problem with using modifiers incorrectly? a They confuse verbs b They make no sense at all c They can completely change the meaning of a sentence and create ambiguity d They change the order of words in a sentence 3 'Squinting' modifiers most often take the form of: a Adverbs b Verbs c Nouns d Adjectives 4 How can you fix a squinting modifier? a By moving the modifier so it only describes one part of the sentence. b By changing the sentence into a question. c By adding more adjectives to the sentence. d By removing the adverb. 5 What is a "dangling modifier"? a A modifier that describes two different words at the same time. b A modifier that is placed at the very end of a long sentence. c A modifier that doesn't logically describe anything actually mentioned in the sentence. d A modifier that is used only in spoken conversation but not in writing. 6 What is the best way to correct a dangling modifier? a Put the modifier in parentheses. b Move the modifier to the very end of the sentence. c Give the modifier a subject to describe by re-stating the main clause. d Use a stronger verb. 7 What is the consequence of 'misused modifiers' according to Emma Bryce? a They make the writing sound more professional. b They are required for complex writing. c They shorten the length of a paragraph. d They create unintentional ambiguity and change the meaning of the sentence. 8 What is the "golden rule" for avoiding misplaced modifiers? a Always place the modifier as close as possible to the thing it is supposed to describe. b Never use more than one modifier per sentence. c Always place modifiers at the beginning of the sentence. d Use only one-word modifiers to keep things simple.

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How misused modifiers can hurt your writingVersion en ligne

par Breno Santos

What is the primary function of a modifier in a sentence?

What's the main problem with using modifiers incorrectly?

'Squinting' modifiers most often take the form of:

How can you fix a squinting modifier?

What is a "dangling modifier"?

What is the best way to correct a dangling modifier?

What is the consequence of 'misused modifiers' according to Emma Bryce?

What is the "golden rule" for avoiding misplaced modifiers?