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List the three kinds of dangling modifiers?

Misplaced modifier: This occurs when a modifier is not placed next to the word it is meant to modify, leading to confusion or ambiguity. Squinting modifier: This type of modifier can be interpreted as modifying either the word that comes before it or the word that comes after it, resulting in unclear meaning. Dangling modifier: This happens when a modifier does not have a clear word or phrase to modify in the sentence, leading to awkward or illogical constructions.


Which type of verbal only functions as a modifier?

A participial phrase functions as a modifier in a sentence. It consists of a participle (an -ing or -ed verb form) and any accompanying modifiers or complements, and it modifies a noun or pronoun. For example, "Running quickly, she won the race" - "Running quickly" is a participial phrase modifying "she".


In which position would a modifier not require any commas?

When a modifier is necessary for the sentence to make sense, it does not require any commas. For example, "I will take the blue book" does not need commas around "blue" because it specifies which book is being referred to.


What modifier is created when a modifier lacks a proper headword to which it clearly refers?

A dangling modifier is created when a modifier lacks a proper headword to which it clearly refers. This can lead to unclear or illogical sentences.


What is an example of a disruptive modifier?

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.