Curated OER
Misplaced Modifier
Learners may giggle as they read some of the questions on this worksheet which features the perils of incorrect placement of a modifier. In this ten-question activity, 7th graders read three sentences to determine which one makes sense.
Other
Using English: Glossary of English Grammar Terms
A comprehensive A-Z index of grammar terms with explanations and examples. Each entry provides links to activities and other resources available on the site for more practice on that aspect of grammar. Suggested activities are often...
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Dangling Modifier
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify a dangling modifier in the context of a sentence.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Modifier
Printable information is provided that demonstrates how to identify a modifier in the context of a sentence.
Robin L. Simmons
Grammar Bytes: The Gerund Phrase
This grammar tutorial for understanding the gerund phrase demonstrates how to use gerund phrases properly in sentences.
E Reading Worksheets
E Reading Worksheets: Adverb and Adjective Worksheets
This learning module provides an explanations of adjectives and adverbs. Notes, practice worksheets, PowerPoint presentations, and video lessons are provided to help students practice working with modifiers. This module is designed to...
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Modifiers
Click through two slide shows explaining what modifiers, dangling modifiers, and misplaced modifiers are and how to correct them. Then watch a video [1:19] on dangling modifiers and a second video [5:13] showing a funny scenario of using...
Get It Write
Get It Write: Placement of Only
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.
Capital Community College Foundation
Guide to Grammar and Writing: Exercise in Compound Nouns and Modifiers
An interactive exercise consisting of a paragraph with forty uses of compound nouns and modifiers. Students decide if each compound is written correctly or incorrectly.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Dangling Modifiers and How to Correct Them
A resource for learning about misplaced/dangling modifiers and finding and correcting them in your writing. Complete with examples and revisions.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Adjective Order
Put adjectives in the right order, using your new favorite memory aid, DOSA-SCOMP.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Using Adverbs and Adjectives
Identify when to use adverbs and when to use adjectives.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Dangling Modifiers
A modifying word or phrase is said to 'dangle' when it doesn't affect the word it's supposed to modify.
English Plus+
Dangling Modifiers (Simple Definition)
A definition of misplaced modifiers with examples.
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Dangling Modifiers: Lesson 1
This lesson introduces dangling modifiers and explains how to identify them in context. It is 1 of 5 in the series titled "Dangling Modifiers."
Sophia Learning
Sophia: Dangling Modifiers: Lesson 5
This lesson introduces dangling modifiers and explains how to identify them in context. It is 5 of 5 in the series titled "Dangling Modifiers."
TES Global
Blendspace: Correcting Modifiers
A six-part learning module with images, videos, web links and more to teach identifying and correcting misplaced or dangling modifiers.
McGraw Hill
Mayfield Handbook: Restrictive and Nonrestrictive
This section of the Mayfield Handbook on restrictive and nonrestrictive modifiers and clauses features a definition with links to other parts of the sentence (modifiers, clauses, phrases) along with examples of restrictive and...
Other
Shared Visions: Adjectives
A nice, but brief introduction to adjectives along with a few examples. Links are provided for other useful information, including comparative and superlative adjectives.