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=== modifier errors: misplaced modifiers ===
=== modifier errors: misplaced modifiers ===
* a modifier that is next to or seemingly modifies the word or phrase
* a modifier that is next to or seemingly modifies the word or phrase
* the classic example is an old joke by Groucho Marx (1920s comedian):
* the classic example is an old joke by Groucho Marx (vaudiville and silent film era comedian):
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<pre>
"Last night, I shot an elephant in my pajamas.  
"Last night, I shot an elephant in my pajamas.