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Overview of English Grammar: Parts of Speech
Modifiers: Adjectives and Adverbs
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Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

Dangling

Dangling

To avoid dangling and misplaced modifiers in your writing, make sure the word or phrase being modified is clearly identified.

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