Question

Is there a misplaced modifier in the sentence below?

The lacrosse stick belongs to Buzz Lightyear's grandma in my locker.

Misplaced Modifier

No Error

Answer 1

The sentence "The lacrosse stick belongs to Buzz Lightyear's grandma in my locker" contains a misplaced modifier. The phrase "in my locker" is intended to describe where the lacrosse stick is, but its placement makes it seem as though it is describing Buzz Lightyear's grandma instead.

A clearer version would be: "In my locker is the lacrosse stick that belongs to Buzz Lightyear's grandma."

So the answer is "Misplaced Modifier."