Why are misplaced modifiers such a common grammatical error? Plus, what's the difference between a misplaced modifier and a dangling modifier? “A popular destination for cruise ships, tourists flock ...

In the answers on Page A8 to the President's Day quiz that appeared on the front page of Monday's Forum, the footnote to question No. 8 should have instead accompanied question No. 10 to note that ...

Sign up for the daily CJR newsletter. Some grammar-checking programs will highlight something and warn you that you have a “squinting modifier.” Squeeze your eyes ...

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