Why are misplaced modifiers such a common grammatical error? Plus, what's the difference between a misplaced modifier and a dangling modifier? “A popular destination for cruise ships, tourists flock ...

Here's a grab bag of gifts for those who want to remove common errors from their writing. Common error No. 1: Misuse of a plural verb. "In the end, neither the ...

I don’t remember many grammar lessons from junior high school, but for whatever reason, one sentence from the lesson about dangling and misplaced modifiers has stuck with me. Here’s the sentence: ...

The misplaced (or dangling) modifier is one of the sneakiest grammar errors — once it slips into your writing, it may be difficult to catch and correct, especially when the modifiers are longer ...

Questions and comments that I receive usually come from individuals and sometimes couples. This one came from an entire English class: "We are ninth-graders in Mrs. Buie's English class at East ...

Sign up for The Media Today, CJR’s daily newsletter. Word people love to have fun with misplaced modifiers. The most recognized of these are dangling participles ...