A misplaced modifier is like a sentence that’s been caught in the wrong place at the wrong time. It happens when a descriptive word or phrase ends up in the wrong spot, making the sentence a bit confusing or funny.
Here is an example of a sentence with a misplaced modifier:
She almost drove the car for ten hours.
This makes it sound like she nearly drove the car (but didn’t quite do it). The clearer version would be:
She drove the car for almost ten hours.
To avoid these mix-ups, just remember to place your modifiers next to what they’re describing. It keeps everything nice and clear and helps your writing shine!