modifiers

MODIFIERS: 

MODIFIERS

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What is a modifier?

Modifiers: 

Modifiers A word or phrase that qualifies (modifies) a word, phrase or clause Modifiers are Adjectives, Adverbs or different phrases that modify either a subject or a predicate in a sentence

Adjectives as Modifiers: 

Adjectives as Modifiers Ahmed closed the door. Ahmed closed the red door. Federer made a move. Federer made an unexpected move. Federer made a move that was not expected.

Adverbs as Modifiers: 

Adverbs as Modifiers Ali spoke during the meeting. Ali spoke angrily during the meeting. Morgan faced the problem. Morgan faced the problem bravely . Morgan faced the problem in a brave manner .

Why Modifiers??: 

Why Modifiers?? Modifying words and phrases are used to explain, expand, or clarify the meaning of a sentence.

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What is a misplaced modifier?

Misplaced Modifiers: 

Misplaced Modifiers More beautiful than any human being, the explorer noticed the mermaid. Every Friday, the cafeteria serves pizza to students on paper plates. Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

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DON’T ADD words! DON’T TAKE OUT words! JUST TRANSFER! We heard the ringing of the telephone while watching TV. we heard the ringing of the telephone. While watching TV , He got up and went out the door taking the laundry . He, taking the laundry , got up and went out the door. Taking the laundry , he got up and went out the door.

Misplaced Modifiers: 

Misplaced Modifiers There are many pictures of comedians who have performed at Alhamrah on the walls. On the walls are many pictures of comedians who have performed at Alhamrah .

Misplaced Modifiers: 

Misplaced Modifiers The robber was described as a six-foot tall man with a mustache weighing 150 pounds. The robber was described as a 150 pounds, six-foot tall man with a mustache .

Misplaced Modifiers: 

Misplaced Modifiers The host pointed out the moose head to the guests mounted on the wall . The host pointed out the moose head mounted on the wall to the guests.

Misplaced Modifiers: 

Misplaced Modifiers Billowing from every window , we saw clouds of smoke. We saw clouds of smoke billowing from every window .

Misplaced Modifiers: 

Misplaced Modifiers Limiting Modifiers almost, even, hardly, just, merely, nearly, only, scarcely and simply You will only need to plant one packet of seeds. Only you will need to plant one packet of seeds. You will need to plant only one packet of seeds.

Limiting Modifiers: 

Limiting Modifiers Only literature students read Shakespeare . In this sentence, “only” modifies “ literature students .” This sentence means that literature students are the only people who read Shakespeare .

Limiting Modifiers: 

Limiting Modifiers Literature students read only Shakespeare . In this sentence, “only” modifies “ Shakespeare .” This sentence means that literature students read nothing but only Shakespeare : they don’t read Dickens, Chaucer

Limiting Modifiers: 

Limiting Modifiers Literature students only read Shakespeare . In the third sentence, “only” modifies “read.” This sentence means that literature students read do not talk or write about Shakespeare they just read it.

Exercise: 

The dealer sold the Cadillac to the buyer with leather seats . The three bankers talked quietly in the corner smoking pipes . They saw a fence behind the house made of barbed wire . The waiter served a dinner roll to the man that was well buttered . The student pleaded to the teacher who cheated in the test . Exercise

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M I SPL A C E D M O D I F IE R D A NGL I NG M O D I F IE R Falling on the stairs , my jaw was dislocated. Falling on the stairs , I got my jaw dislocated. Because I had fallen on the stairs , my jaw was dislocated.

Dangling Modifiers: 

A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that cannot logically describe, limit, or restrict any word or word group in the sentence. Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers Dangling Modifiers

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D A NGL I NG M O D I F IE R Falling on the stairs , I got my jaw dislocated. Because I had fallen on the stairs , my jaw was dislocated. Either you PROVIDE the missing word… or you CHANGE the modifier to a SUBORDINATE CLAUSE.

Dangling Modifiers: 

Dangling Modifiers In thumbing through the magazine , my eyes automatically noticed the perfume ads. In thumbing through the magazine , I automatically noticed the perfume ads. As I was thumbing through the magazine , my eyes automatically noticed the perfume ads.

Dangling Modifiers: 

Dangling Modifiers As a young boy , his grandmother told stories of her years as a country school teacher. As a young boy , he heard his grandmother telling stories of her years as a country school teacher. When he was a young boy, his grandmother told stories of her years as a country school teacher.

Dangling Modifiers: 

Dangling Modifiers While taking a shower , the doorbell rang. The doorbell was taking a shower?

Exercise: 

Exercise Having finished the assignment , the TV was turned on. Without knowing his name , it was difficult to introduce him. Relieved of your responsibilities at your job , your home should be a place to relax. Driving towards the hanger , a rabbit crossed my path. While sleeping , the burglar entered our room.

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers: 

Incorrect: The professor posted the notes for the students covered in class . Correct: The professor posted the notes covered in the class for the students. Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers: 

Changing the oil every 3,000 miles, the car seemed to run better. When I changed the oil every 3,000 miles, the car seemed to run better. Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers: 

Bright and full of flowers, Jenny entered the meadow . Jenny entered the meadow, which was bright and full of flowers . Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers: 

With three minutes to write, the exam was nearly finished. With three minutes to write, I found that the exam was nearly finished. Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers: 

Careful not to make a tear, the delicate paper was wrapped around the gift. Careful not to make a tear, she wrapped the delicate paper around the gift. Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

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Roaring down the track Riding home on my bike At age twenty With a broken leg Imitating my sister Considering all the options

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While walking at the park , a tree began to fall toward Mr. Akbar’s car. The sales man showed the picture to the old woman in the silver frame . Sizzling on the grill , Akbar smelled the Copper River salmon. Having bought the flute , it now needed tuning. Opening the window to let out a huge bumblebee , the car accidentally swerved into an oncoming car.

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The grass was covered by the snow that was creating a lush carpet of green . The closet was empty, having packed everything into the suitcase . Changing the oil every 3000 miles , the car seemed to run better. To keep the young recruits interested in getting in shape , an exercise program was set up for the summer months. The driver received a ticket from the police officer who was speeding .

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