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MISPLACED

MODIFIERS,
PARALLELISM &
COMPARISONS
Introduction
◦- Clarity and precision in writing are crucial for effective
communication.
◦- Misplaced modifiers, parallelism errors, and incorrect
comparisons can obscure meaning.
◦- Objectives: Learn to identify and correct misplaced
modifiers, achieve parallel structure, and make accurate
comparisons.
What are Modifiers?
◦- Definition: Modifiers are words, phrases, or clauses that
provide description in sentences.
◦- Purpose: They add detail and clarify meaning.
◦- Examples: Adjectives, adverbs, phrases, and clauses.
◦ - Example: 'The cat, which was hungry, meowed loudly.'
Misplaced Modifiers
◦- Definition: Modifiers that are not placed near the word
they modify, causing confusion.
◦- Problem: They can change the intended meaning of the
sentence.
◦ - Incorrect: 'She almost drove her kids to school every
day.'
◦ - Correct: 'She drove her kids to school almost every day.'
Types of Misplaced Modifiers
◦1. Adjective Misplacement:
◦ - Incorrect: 'A man walked toward me with a broken leg.'
◦ - Correct: 'A man with a broken leg walked toward me.'
◦2. Adverb Misplacement:
◦ - Incorrect: 'She only eats vegetables.'
◦ - Correct: 'She eats only vegetables.'
◦3. Phrase Misplacement:
◦ - Incorrect: 'The man chased the dog in his pajamas.'
◦ - Correct: 'In his pajamas, the man chased the dog.'
Dangling Modifiers
◦- Definition: Modifiers that do not clearly or logically
modify any word in the sentence.
◦- Problem: They leave the sentence unclear or illogical.
◦ - Incorrect: 'Walking down the street, the trees were
beautiful.'
◦ - Correct: 'Walking down the street, I saw the beautiful
trees.'
Correcting Misplaced and Dangling
Modifiers
◦- Strategy 1: Place modifiers as close as possible to the
words they modify.
◦- Strategy 2: Ensure the subject being modified is clearly
stated.
◦ - Example: 'To improve his health, John started
exercising.'
What is Parallelism?
◦- Definition: Parallelism involves using the same
grammatical structure for related words or phrases.
◦- Purpose: It improves readability and adds balance and
rhythm to sentences.
◦ - Example: 'She likes hiking, biking, and swimming.'
Importance of Parallelism
◦- Ensures clarity and consistency.
◦- Enhances readability and flow.
◦ - Incorrect: 'She likes to hike, biking, and to swim.'
◦ - Correct: 'She likes hiking, biking, and swimming.'
Achieving Parallelism
◦- Strategy 1: Use parallel structure in lists.
◦ - Example: 'The job requires attention to detail, problem-
solving skills, and the ability to work under pressure.'
◦- Strategy 2: Use parallel structure in comparisons.
◦ - Example: 'She is as skilled in cooking as she is in
baking.'
Faulty Comparisons
◦- Definition: Comparisons that are incomplete or illogical.
◦- Problem: They can create confusion or misleading
statements.
◦ - Incorrect: 'Her cooking is better than her brother.'
◦ - Correct: 'Her cooking is better than her brother's
cooking.'
Types of Faulty Comparisons
◦1. Incomplete Comparisons:
◦ - Incorrect: 'This phone is better.'
◦ - Correct: 'This phone is better than that one.'
◦2. Illogical Comparisons:
◦ - Incorrect: 'He likes basketball more than his brother.'
◦ - Correct: 'He likes basketball more than his brother
does.'
Correcting Faulty Comparisons
◦- Strategy 1: Ensure the items being compared are logically
comparable.
◦ - Example: 'Her work is as good as his.'
◦- Strategy 2: Complete the comparison.
◦ - Example: 'This book is more interesting than the last
one.'

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