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Squinting Modifier

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A misplaced modifier placed between two words, making it unclear which one it modifies

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Modifier

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A person or thing that makes partial or minor changes to something

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Misplaced modifier

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A phrase or clause placed awkwardly in a sentence so that it appears to modify or to an unintended word.

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Dangling participle

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A participle intended to modify a noun which is not actually present in the text

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