Chapter 1
CHAPTER 1: READING FOR MEANING
Course: Ged Test Prep
Subject: English Languages Art Rla
Chapter: Chapter 3 Grammar And Language Usage
In today’s class, we will talk about modifiers: misplaced and dangling modifiers. Both of these are common errors which we make when we put description in a sentence. Learning how to identify and replace misplaced and dangling modifiers is very important before starting your GED RLA test.
What is a modifier?
A modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that describes or clarifies another part of a sentence. Modifiers include descriptive words such as adjectives and adverbs.
For example:
The bright sun illuminated the room.
Bright is the adjective modifier that describes the sun
Allison ran quickly to catch the bus
In this sentence, quickly is the adverb modifier that describes how Allison ran. It provides additional information about the manner in which the action (running) was performed.