Question

What is the dangling modifier

Answer 1

A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence. So, the ball was dropped on the 10 yard line i think.
Revised: Scrambling for the touchdown, Tim dropped the ball on the 10 yard line.
Example: When nine years old, my mother enrolled me in medical school.

Answer 2

A word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence. A modifier describes, clarifies, or gives more detail about the concept