| misplaced modifier |
| Definition - A descriptive word or phrase that is placed incorrectly with respect to what it is supposed to modify, resulting in a sentence that is either confusing or sounds wrong. |
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Example - (1) I had to take down the curtains vacuuming the house yesterday. (Bad - it sounds like the curtains were vacuuming the house). (2) I had to take down the curtains while I was vacuuming the house yesterday. (Good) |
