Misplaced and dangling modifiers worksheets

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A describing phrase grabs whatever word sits closest to it. Put it next to the word you meant, or the sentence describes the wrong thing.

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A modifier is a word or phrase that describes something else in the sentence. A misplaced modifier sits next to the wrong word, and a dangling modifier describes something the sentence never names. Seventh graders rewrite the sentence so every describing phrase sits beside the word it belongs to.
8th grade

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A misplaced modifier sits next to the wrong word. A dangling modifier describes someone the sentence never names as its subject. Eighth graders repair longer sentences: a whole clause out of place, a limiting word like only or nearly in the wrong spot, and openers such as to win the race or while studying that dangle.

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