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A misplaced s-iv modifier can lead to confusing or unclear sentences, such as "Running down the street, the bus was missed" where it's unclear who was running. A well-placed s-iv modifier should immediately precede the word it describes to avoid confusion.
An example of a disruptive modifier would be "completely" in the sentence: "She completely destroyed the cake." The modifier "completely" disrupts the overall meaning of the sentence by emphasizing the extent of the destruction.
Which part of the sentence is a nonrestrictive clause?
To correct a misplaced modifier, you can move it closer to the word or phrase it is meant to modify to clarify the intended meaning of the sentence. Ensure that the modifier is placed in a logical position to avoid confusion or ambiguity for the reader. Always double-check your sentence to confirm that the modifier is clearly and appropriately describing the correct subject.
The sentence "She quickly ran to the store to buy some groceries" contains a correctly used modifier in italic.
No, the sentence does not have a misplaced modifier. The phrase "that Sarah had read" correctly describes the small book.