What is a Modifier—and How Can it Dangle? A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that changes (or modifies) the meaning of another word, phrase, or clause. A dangling modifier is a modifier that is ...

This most famous of danglers is must-know stuff for any self-respecting smartypants. Not because the concept will help your writing all that much. Many people write just fine without the first clue ...

Writing can be tricky, especially when one small error can derail the entire meaning of a sentence. Misplaced modifiers are one of many common writing errors, and ...

Now that I have your attention, I’d like to talk about dangling participles. This most famous of danglers is must-know stuff for any self-respecting smarty-pants. Not because the concept will help ...

Now that I have your attention, I’d like to talk about dangling participles. This most famous of danglers is must-know stuff for any self-respecting smarty-pants. Not because the concept will help ...