A misplaced modifier is a word or phrase that is incorrectly positioned in a sentence, leading to confusion about what it is describing. For example, in the sentence "She almost drove her kids to school every day," the word "almost" seems to modify "drove," suggesting she didn't actually drive them. This can create ambiguity and misinterpretation. To correct a misplaced modifier, it’s important to place it next to the word it is meant to modify. In the previous example, saying "She drove her kids to school almost every day" clarifies that the frequency of driving is what is being modified, not the action itself. Proper placement enhances clarity in writing.