Why are misplaced modifiers such a common grammatical error? Plus, what's the difference between a misplaced modifier and a dangling modifier? “A popular destination for cruise ships, tourists flock ...

My friend Peter Page builds high-rises. He knows that if he were to put a beam in the wrong place, the whole thing could come down. In a much less dramatic, costly and dangerous way, a misplaced word ...

Modifiers are single words or phrases that modify other words or phrases. Position a modifier to make it clear what it modifies. If you keep sentences short and simple and use active voice, you ...

The Aspen Handbook for Legal Writers by Deborah E. Bouchoux supplies the following “Tip for correcting dangling modifiers": “Most sentences that include dangling modifiers are written in the passive ...

In previous write-ups, we discussed parts one and two of PROPER AND DANGLING MODIFIERS. Today we conclude the discussion from MISPLACED MODIFIERS. Before we proceed, we recap the learning outcomes. It ...

Communication plays a big role in success in the workplace. Every email, report, or meeting note says something about professionalism. Using correct grammar makes ideas clear and shows respect for the ...