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Misplaced and Dangling Modifiers

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What is an example of a misplaced modifier?
After lots of consideration, Amy decided to finally get bangs.
On their way to the store, a bunch of birds flew past John and Amy.
During her night shift, Katie watched lots of episodes of her new show.
On their way to the store, John and Amy saw a bunch of birds fly past.
2
What is a misplaced modifier?
A modifier that hangs at the end of a sentence.
A modifier who's noun it's modifying isn't even in the sentence.
A modifier placed intentionally in the wrong spot in a sentence.
A modifier attached to the wrong noun or subject.
3
What is a dangling modifier?
A modifier that has it's own sentence.
A modifier that hangs at the end of a sentence.
A modifier that hangs at the end of a sentence.
A modifier who's noun it's modifying isn't even in the sentence.
4
Which sentence doesn't include a dangling modifier?
Chewing slowly, the apple pie tasted delicious.
While driving to work, Alex saw a lost dog on the side of the highway.
Walking down the street, the birds flew overhead.
While finishing homework, the website working.
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Where in the sentence should you put the modifier "my cat"?
After washing the dishes, my cat came and sat beside me on the couch.
While sipping a cup of tea, my cat pawed at my legs.
While I was watching a movie, my cat jumped on the couch beside me.
While reading my favourite book, my cat curled up on my lap.