ANSWER these QUESTIONS…

Question

What is it called when a modifier is not used correctly in a sentence? (Lesson 6)
Use the paragraph to answer the question.
"Vicky an outspoken teenager is running for student government president. She has some great ideas for how her school can use technology to improve classroom instruction and make learning more fun. She also wants her peers to have more say in the cafeteria’s lunch menu. Vicky has gained the support of many of her classmates and teachers."

Where should commas be placed (in the paragraph above) to correct an error in construction? (Lesson 6)

Answer 1

When a modifier is not used correctly in a sentence, it is often referred to as a misplaced modifier.

In the paragraph provided, commas should be placed to set off the appositive phrase "an outspoken teenager." This phrase is providing additional information about "Vicky." Here is the corrected version of the sentence with proper comma placement:

"Vicky, an outspoken teenager, is running for student government president."

So the full corrected paragraph looks like this:

"Vicky, an outspoken teenager, is running for student government president. She has some great ideas for how her school can use technology to improve classroom instruction and make learning more fun. She also wants her peers to have more say in the cafeteria’s lunch menu. Vicky has gained the support of many of her classmates and teachers."