Misplaced adverbs. How to avoid typical mistakes [infographic - 2014

There is little that can embarrass writers more than misplaced adverbs or dangling modifiers. If you do not want strangers staring at your dangling modifiers, these rules and infographic can help. 

Place does matter. The story of modifiers.

Misplace your keys, and you may miss an appointment. Misplace your cell phone, and you will miss some calls. But — misplace or dangle your modifiers, and readers will wonder what in the world you’re trying to say.

Modifiers are words, phrases, and clauses that limit or describe other words or groups of words. They can be adjectives, adverbs, prepositional phrases, or phrases that begin with a participle. When used incorrectly, they’re referred to as misplaced and dangling modifiers. At the least, they frustrate the reader; at best, they’re unintentionally humorous.