Limiting Modifiers
Name a limiting modifier
only, even, almost, nearly, just
We decided that it would be better to quickly go to the store.
We decided that it would be better to go to the store quickly.
When a young man, my mother enrolled me in tap dance classes.
When I was a young man, my mother enrolled me in tap dance classes.
Where should modifiers be placed?
They are placed in front of words they modify
He urged me to casually walk up and say hello.
He urged me to walk up casually and say hello.
Though only sixteen, UCLA accepted Martha's application.
Though Martha was only sixteen, UCLA accepted her application.
I watched him frequently walk around the park.
I watched him walk frequently around the park.
or
I frequently watched him walk around the park.
This software allows your company to quickly, easily, and cost-effectively manage all tasks.
This software allows your company to manage all tasks quickly, easily, and cost effectively.
Settled in the cockpit, the pounding of the engine was muffled only slightly by my helmet.
As I settled in the cockpit, the pounding of the engine was muffled only slightly by my helmet.
She bought an outfit for her sister from Holt Renfrew.
She bought an outfit from Holt Renfrew for her sister.
We should try to whenever possible avoid splitting infinitives.
We should try to avoid splitting infinitives whenever possible.
After studying polymer chemistry, computer games seemed less complex to James.
After studying polymer chemistry, James found computer games less complex.
How should a sentenced be structured?
Subject to verb to object
Even in the twenty-first century, human beings are unable fully to comprehend the vastness and complexity of the universe.
Even in the twenty-first century, human beings are unable to fully comprehend the vastness and complexity of the universe.
To complete an online purchase with a credit card, the expiration date and the security code must be entered.
To complete an online purchase with a credit card, you must enter the expiration date and the security code.