A Modifier is a word, phrase or clause that functions as an adjective or adverb to limit, qualify or clarify the meaning of another word o word group.
e.g. Anna made a chocolate cake, that was square in shape.
They must be placed as close to the noun they are describing or you could have absurd results.
Incorrect
e.g. He told her he wanted to marry her frequently.
Correct
e.g. He frequently told her he wanted to marry her.
The word 'frequently' is the modifier describing the verb 'told' and it needed to be placed right next to the verb!
e.g. Anna made a chocolate cake, that was square in shape.
They must be placed as close to the noun they are describing or you could have absurd results.
Incorrect
e.g. He told her he wanted to marry her frequently.
Correct
e.g. He frequently told her he wanted to marry her.
The word 'frequently' is the modifier describing the verb 'told' and it needed to be placed right next to the verb!
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