Woe to the writer who has a misplaced modifier. My critique group will find it. In fact, that's one of our favorite things to do.
So what are misplaced modifiers? They are clauses and phrases placed so they modify the wrong noun in the sentence.
Here are some examples: Can you fix them?
For sale: antique desk suitable for lady with thick legs and large drawers.
Wanted: man to take care of cow that does not smoke or drink.
Three-year-old teacher needed for preschool.
The patient was referred to a psychologist with severe emotional problems.
She died in the home where she was born at the age of 88.
Abraham Lincoln wrote the Gettysburg Address while traveling from Washington to Gettysburg on the back of an envelope.
Sitting up and begging, I gave my dog a dog biscuit.
Laughing uncontrollably, my panties got wet.
