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Misplaced Modifiers

Misplaced Modifiers A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes. Because of the separation, sentences with this error often sound awkward, ridiculous, or confusing.  Furthermore, they can be downright illogical. Misplaced modifiers can usually be corrected by moving the modifier to a more sensible place in the sentence,

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