Question

What are misplaced modifiers and dangling modifiers?

Answer 1

Answer:

Misplaced Modifiers

A misplaced modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that is improperly separated from the word it modifies / describes.

DANGLING MODIFIERS                                  

A dangling modifier is a phrase or clause that is not clearly and logically related to the word or words it modifies  (i.e. is placed next to).

Answer 2

Explanation:

A misplaced modifier is a type of ambiguous grammatical construct whereby a grammatical modifier could be misinterpreted as being associated with a word other than the one intended. A dangling modifier is one that has no subject at all and is usually a participle. It is also called illogical participle.