About The Word Dangling modifier
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Dangling modifier
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What's The Definition Of Dangling modifier?
[n] a word or phrase apparently modifying an unintended word because of its placement in a sentence: e.g., `when young' in `when young, circuses appeal to all of us'
Synonyms | Synonyms for Dangling modifier: misplaced modifier Related Terms | Find terms related to Dangling modifier: See Also | dangling participle | modifier | qualifier |
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