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Sophia Learning

Sophia: Modifiers

For Students 9th - 10th
This tutorial focuses on modifiers using three slideshows: modifiers, dangling modifiers, and misplaced modifiers and printed information about adjectives and adverbs. Each slideshow defines the term, gives examples, and provides...
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Towson University

Towson University: Avoiding Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
Misplaced modifiers can cause both confusion and laughter on the part of a reader. You probably want to avoid either response, so use this site to learn what misplaced and dangling modifiers are, as well as how to avoid them in your...
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Towson University

Towson University: Self Teaching Unit: Avoiding Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This lesson focuses on misplaced modifiers including adjectives, adverbs, phrases, and clauses and dangling modifiers. It discusses each, provides examples, explains how to correct them, and offers links to exercises and a post-quiz.
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TED Talks

Ted: Ted Ed: How Misused Modifiers Can Hurt Your Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
Emma Bryce navigates the sticky world of misplaced, dangling and squinting modifiers. [3:21]
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: How to Avoid Dangling Modifiers

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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Wisc-Online

Wisc Online: Using Modifiers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.
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TES Global

Blendspace: Correcting Modifiers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
A six-part learning module with images, videos, web links and more to teach identifying and correcting misplaced or dangling modifiers.
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Get It Write

Get It Write: Placement of Only

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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.

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