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To check for dangling clauses or participles, first establish the implicit subject of the clause or participle in question. This will generally be the performer of the action. Then establish the subject of the main clause.
- To check for dangling clauses or participles, first establish the implicit subject of the clause or participle in question.
- This will generally be the performer of the action.
- Then establish the subject of the main clause.
- If the two do not coincide, you have a dangler on your hands.
- For example: 1.
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To check for dangling clauses or participles, first establish the implicit subject of the clause or participle in question. This will generally be the performer of the action.
Then establish the subject of the main clause.
If the two do not coincide, you have a dangler on your hands. For example:
1. Running for the train, a bag on the platform made me trip up.
Then establish the subject of the main clause.
If the two do not coincide, you have a dangler on your hands. For example:
1. Running for the train, a bag on the platform made me trip up.
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