Misplaced modifiers are when a phrase or clause is placed awkwardly in a sentence so that it appears to modify or refer to an unintended word.
They can be hilarious. Here are some of the funny ones I’ve said or read.
I tripped down the stairs while pregnant with dogs.
My hubby was shocked….. LOL
One day she hunted for a deer wearing diamond earrings.
Obviously the deer was very sophisticated…
She wore pink rain boots topped with an umbrella.
Awkward to walk….
What examples do you have?
How about – “She served sandwiches to the children sitting on paper plates.”
Ha! Good one. Paper plates are not very comfortable to sit on. 🙂