English · GCSE · Grammar & Vocabulary

Grammar as a writer’s tool

Grammar as a writer’s toolFree6:46Heddy Score 3 of 7, below the standard
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What you need to know

  • A modifier is a word or phrase that changes or adds to the meaning of another part of the sentence.
  • A modifier should sit next to the word it describes, or the sentence can say something absurd.
  • Misplaced and dangling modifiers are both fixed by moving the phrase or rewording so it attaches to the right noun.
  • Watch for ambiguous pronouns when you fix a sentence, so the reader knows who 'he' or 'she' refers to.

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Runs 6:46, from 0:04 to 6:50 of the full video.

Heddy Score3/7, Below the standard
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  • Focused · passed. One idea, short enough to watch in one go.
  • Accessible · passed. Good captions, clear sound and pictures.
  • Safe for children · not judged yet. Right for 11 to 16 year olds, with no sales pitch.
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Short, funny worked examples show students how word order controls meaning and how to fix a confusing sentence.

Kevin Spaans on YouTubechecked 2026-10-22

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