Modifiers add extra detail to a sentence, but can be removed without making the sentence grammatically incorrect. One of the most common errors with modifiers is called the 'dangling modifier'. In this instance the extra information is tagged onto the end of the sentence, but the meaning may not be entirely clear.

In our English modifiers video we take you through some examples, and warn you about the most common errors. This is just one of our many helpful English grammar tips videos online, available to ESO subscribers.