dangling modifier (Meaning)
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dangling modifier (n)
a word or phrase apparently modifying an unintended word because of its placement in a sentence: e.g., `when young' in `when young, circuses appeal to all of us'
Synonyms & Antonyms of dangling modifier
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dangling modifier Sentence Examples
- Walking down the street, the rain began to pour heavily.
- Lying on the beach, the waves crashed against the shore.
- In the refrigerator, she found some leftover pizza.
- Driving through the countryside, the scenery was breathtaking.
- After finishing the exam, the answer key revealed his mistakes.
- Sitting in the cafe, the aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air.
- Running late for work, the keys were nowhere to be found.
- Having been trained extensively, the task was completed with ease.
- Waiting for the bus, the time seemed to drag on endlessly.
- Standing in front of the mirror, her reflection showed signs of exhaustion.
FAQs About the word dangling modifier
a word or phrase apparently modifying an unintended word because of its placement in a sentence: e.g., `when young' in `when young, circuses appeal to all of us
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Walking down the street, the rain began to pour heavily.
Lying on the beach, the waves crashed against the shore.
In the refrigerator, she found some leftover pizza.
Driving through the countryside, the scenery was breathtaking.
