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Persian Learner Posted 10 years ago
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Both correct?
Hi.
For the interview, William borrowed Grandpa's old suit, which was draped neatly on a hanger.
For the interview, William borrowed Grandpa's old suit draped neatly on a hanger.
Are both correct?
For the interview, William borrowed Grandpa's old suit, which was draped neatly on a hanger.
For the interview, William borrowed Grandpa's old suit draped neatly on a hanger.
Are both correct?
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The first sentence is fine. The second doesn't really make sense, because it is unclear what draped refers to. This is a case of a " dangling modifier ".
- The first sentence is fine.
- The second doesn't really make sense, because it is unclear what draped refers to.
- This is a case of a " dangling modifier ".
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The first sentence is fine. The second doesn't really make sense, because it is unclear what draped refers to. This is a case of a "dangling modifier".
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