Meaning of squinting modifier | Babel Free

Definitions

A modifier that could apply to either the clause that precedes it or the clause that follows it; an instance of amphiboly.

Examples

“A squinting modifier makes the meaning ambiguous and is, therefore, an error.”

“Do not try to fix a squinting modifier by inserting a comma to make your readers pause.”

“For example: “Running on concrete surfaces quickly leads to knee damage.” Owing to the squinting modifier "quickly," this sentence could meant that running at a high rate of speed on concrete surfaces leads to knee damage, or that running on concrete surfaces will very soon lead to knee damage.”

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