WHAT IS A DANGLING MODIFIER
A dangling modifier is created
when the noun or idea being
modified is left out of the
sentence. The modified term must
be openly provided in the sentence.
Knowing intuitively what is being
modified does not make a correct
sentence.
CONSIDER THIS SENTENCE
Having finished the chores, the TV was turned on.
The TV finished the chores?
NOW CONSIDER THIS SENTENCE
Having finished the assignment, Jill turned on the TV.
DANGLING MODIFIERS
Dangling Modifier:
Upon seeing the stop sign, the car screeched to a halt.
The car saw the stop sign?
Revised Dangling Modifier:
Upon seeing the stop sign, I brought my car to a screeching
stop.
I saw the stop sign.
Dangling Modifiers
Upon completing countless hours of research, my paper finally
began to take shape.
Revised Dangling Modifier
Upon completing countless hours of research, I saw my paper
finally taking shape.
After I completed countless hours of research, my paper finally
began to take shape.