The Grammar Diva Blog - Bites of Grammar and Such

Oh, No! I Think I’ve Misplaced My Modifier!

One of the more humorous gaffes that occurs in grammar is the misplaced (and sometimes dangling) modifier.

Here are some cringeworthy quotes from the media . . .

In the tense conclusion of this series of blog posts, we look at some common verb tense issues . . .

What is the difference between “hung” and “hanged”? Is “swum” really a word?

What is the difference between past tense and present perfect tense? Read on . . .

OK, so you want to manifest something: A new love, an old love you want back, money, a Maserati…

It is difficult to talk or write about manifestation because there is so much, and everyone has different thoughts and ideas about it.

Manifestation: The attempt to attain something desired by thinking or focusing intensely on it