English Grammar Questions Medium
A dangling modifier is a grammatical error that occurs when a modifier (usually a phrase or clause) is placed in a sentence without a clear connection to the word or phrase it is intended to modify. Here are some examples of sentences with dangling modifiers:
1. Walking down the street, the trees were swaying in the wind. (Incorrect)
- Correction: Walking down the street, I noticed the trees swaying in the wind.
2. After finishing my homework, the TV was turned on. (Incorrect)
- Correction: After finishing my homework, I turned on the TV.
3. Running through the park, my phone fell out of my pocket. (Incorrect)
- Correction: While I was running through the park, my phone fell out of my pocket.
4. With a loud crash, the car was hit by the truck. (Incorrect)
- Correction: With a loud crash, the truck hit the car.
In each of these examples, the modifier at the beginning of the sentence does not have a clear subject to modify, resulting in a dangling modifier. The corrections provide a clear connection between the subject and the modifier, making the sentences grammatically correct.