Let us first define the meaning of misplaced modifier; it is a word, clause, or phrase that is improperly placed in a sentence which make it refer or modify an unintended word.
The first, second, and third sentences that are given above sound correct because their modifiers are placed just right. Only the fourth sentence sounded awkwardly and confusing, because the clause "who lives in New York" is improperly separated from the subject "My aunt", which must be described in the first place, and not the "holidays".
The sentence will sound and can be understood better if it is written this way,
"My aunt, who lives in New York, is coming home for the holidays."
Answer: The purpose of parallel structure is to connect topic sentences and enhance the unity within a message. ... When each sentence flows smoothly from the sentence before it and connects smoothly to the sentence after it, the resulting paragraph has coherence.
Explanation: Hoped this Helped!!!!!!
<span>Gender is not a defining factor in athletic ability. Luma showed that women can be very capable in sports by showing that even barefoot she could make a goal with the soccer ball. This was in spite of what the detractor of women's ability said.</span>
Answer: Soto relates a story from his life to make a point about what it means to live in a multicultural society.
Explanation: In this excerpt of "Like Mexicans" by Gary Soto, he is describing how he felt embarrassed about holding hands with Carolyn in front of her family. He expresses that there are similarities and differences among the two cultures by stating "her people were like Mexicans, only different."
In May 1883, the 13 <span>year old Mohandas was married to 14-year-old Kasturbai Makhanji Kapadia in an arranged child marriage, according to the custom of the region at that time. In the process, he lost a year at school.</span>
