Amisplaced modifier
is placed between two elements and could modify either
always modifies a noun
is placed too far away from the element it attempts to modify
requires both a subject and a predicate

Write 3 parallel sentences about an animal of your choice

The institute of international research is holding its annual convention. this year more than 500 scholars have been invited to hear research reports on many timely topics. approximately 250 big name scientists will be winging their way to washington, d.c. how can the underlined sentence be revised so that it fits the tone of the passage? a) approximately 250 people will be in washington, d.c. b) approximately 250 bigwigs will be flying to washington, d.c. c) approximately 250 science people will be going to washington, d.c. d) approximately 250 well-known scientists will be arriving in washington, d.c.

1. the group spurned the newcomer and accepted him gladly.