What on earth is a dangling modifier?
If you are ever in need of an impressive conversation topic, how about this: “Do you know what a dangling modifier is?” You’ll be surprised how many crazy ideas people come up with. You might also not be invited to another party. However, to solve the mystery for you: A dangling modifier is generally a phrase that describes something that has been left out of the sentence. This can confuse the reader, lead to misunderstandings and be at times very, very funny. To modify something means to give more information about a word or phrase. Here are some examples to explain what that means. Try to work out who is or does what in these sentences. If you are confused, you see what havoc those dangling modifiers can create. While playing with the golden ball, the frog fell in love with the princess.Who is playing with the ball?) Being wet, green and warty, the princess gave the frog the kiss he needed so badly. (What does the princess look like?) Sitting next to her plate during dinner, the prin
