Misplaced Modifiers Teacher Resources

A resource for learning about misplaced/dangling modifiers and finding and correcting them in your writing. Complete with examples and revisions.

A modifying word or phrase 'dangles' when it doesn't apply to the word it's supposed to modify. Learn how to spot and fix this problem!

Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify a dangling modifier in the context of a sentence.

This lesson focuses on dangling modifiers including defining them, identifying them, viewing examples, and correcting them. Real Player is required.

Literacy Education Online (or LEO) is a great place to start if you need help with your writing. The homepage is organized around kinds of problems or questions you might have concerning your writing. Find your problem, click on the...

There are 5 exercises and accompanying handouts provided in which students read sentences and determine if they have misplaced or dangling modifiers. Correct answers are rewarded with sweet treats; incorrect answers with being swallowed...

This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on correcting Dangling Modifiers.

This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on correcting Dangling Modifiers.

This is a 10-question, self-grading exercise/quiz on correcting Dangling Modifiers.

Emma Bryce navigates the sticky world of misplaced, dangling and squinting modifiers. [3:21]

Modifiers are phrases, clauses, or even just words that add description. In clear sentences, modifiers are next to target words they are describing. Dangling modifiers are modifiers with no target to describe, which can confuse many...

A modifying word or phrase is said to 'dangle' when it doesn't affect the word it's supposed to modify.

This Grammarly Handbook resource clarifies the topic of dangling modifiers."How to" directions for correcting sentences with dangling modifiers are provided.

In this interactive object, learners read about words that give information about another word in a sentence. Students also practice placing modifiers in sentences in drag and drop exercises.

Learn how to position the word "only" so it modifies just what it should. Make your writing as precise as you can by following the tips on this site. Check your understanding with the brief quiz.

This twelve-item checklist is linked to short explanations that include an example of the error, followed by revisions. W.9-10.5 Writing Process

A six-part learning module with images, videos, web links and more to teach identifying and correcting misplaced or dangling modifiers.

This lesson introduces dangling modifiers and explains how to identify them in context. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Dangling Modifiers."

This lesson introduces dangling modifiers and explains how to identify them in context. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Dangling Modifiers."

This lesson introduces modifiers and different types of modifiers. [3:17]