Provide an example of a dangling modifier.

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To be excused from class a doctor' s note is required
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A dangling modifier is a word or a phrase that doesn't actually modify a word but intended to modify Example: wearing a hat, I am protected from the sun
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Dangling modifiers frequently contain words ending with 'ing' To be excused from class,a doctors note is required. The sentence does not clearly state who needs a doctors note. A dangling modifier talks about someone or something not clearly stated in the sentence
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Dangling modifiers frequently contain words ending with 'ing' To be excused from class,a doctors note is required. The sentence does not clearly state who needs a doctors note. A dangling modifier talks about someone or something not clearly stated in the sentence
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