Modifiers Flashcards

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Modifier

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Can be removed from a sentence with overall meaning

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Placement of modifiers

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Placed as close to the word or phrase they are modifying.

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2 types of modifiers

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Adjectives - modify nouns and pronouns
Adverbs - modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs.

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Misplaced modifier

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A word, phrase, or clause that is too far away from the word it modifies or describes.

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