How do I use modifiers correctly?

Answer: Modifiers add detail to sentences, but they must be placed close to the words they modify to avoid confusion. For example:

• Correct: “The dog barked loudly at the mailman.” (The adverb “loudly” modifies “barked.”)
• Incorrect: “The dog barked loudly at the mailman in the garden.” (It’s unclear if the dog or the mailman was in the garden.)
  Be cautious of misplaced modifiers, which can change the meaning of a sentence.