Question

Identify the misplaced modifier.

The man was stopped for speeding in the blue sweater.

Answer 1

Blue sweater is the misplaced modifier. it should be
The man in the blue sweater was stopped for speeding.

Answer 2

In the above example, in the blue sweater is misplaced in the sentence. It should be close to man because it is meant to modify (or describe) man. Correct Answer: Blue sweater.