Modifiers Questions
Some common mistakes made when using participial modifiers include misplaced modifiers, dangling modifiers, and unclear antecedents. Misplaced modifiers occur when the modifier is not placed next to the word it is intended to modify, resulting in confusion or ambiguity. Dangling modifiers occur when the subject of the modifier is missing or unclear, leading to a lack of clarity in the sentence. Unclear antecedents happen when it is unclear which noun the participial modifier is referring to, causing confusion for the reader.