Select the two sentences below that do not contain errors with misplaced or dangling modifiers.
What is a misplaced modifier? What is a dangling modifier?
Dangling modifier: A dangling modifier can be defined as a phrase, word, or clause that is used in a sentence but modifies the wrong thing due to the absence of an intended subject from the sentence. In this context, we can infer that the two sentences without errors are:
1. Whenever we are hungry, we try to eat a healthy snack.
2. We try to eat a healthy snack whenever we are hungry.
Explanation:
Dangling modifiers, on the other hand, are modifiers that do not have a clear connection to the word they are supposed to modify. This often happens when there is no clear subject in the sentence for the modifier to attach to. For instance, "Eating a healthy snack, whenever we are hungry." In this sentence, the modifier "whenever we are hungry" is dangling because it is not clear what is hungry.
It is important to place modifiers close to the words they modify to ensure clarity and precision in sentence structure. By correctly positioning modifiers, you can effectively convey your intended message without causing confusion or misinterpretation.