Who says grammar can't be funny? This list of 12 illustrated misplaced modifier examples demonstrates just how comical these errors can be—and the importance of avoiding them in your own writing.

1. 12 Hilarious
MISPLACED
MODIFIER
Examples

2. a phrase, clause, or word that is
incorrectly separated from the
word it modifies, occurring when
the modifier has no clear referent,
often causing confusion and
twisting the meaning of words in
an unintended fashion.
MISPLACED MODIFIER . . .

3. 1

4. 2

5. 3

6. 4

7. 5

8. 6

9. 7

10. 8

11. 9

12. 10

13. 11

14. 12

15. Now that you
understand the
format, it might be
fun for you to try
creating some of
your own. Share
them with us!