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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
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Joe receives invitation from Jack to attend the party OR Joe receives invitation to attend the party from jack

The meaning I am trying to convey is Joe receiving an invitation from Jack. The invitation is about attending the party.

  • Joe receives invitation from Jack to attend the party - Wouldn't the bolded part be a misplaced modifier? (Jack is to attend the party)
  • Joe receives invitation to attend the party from jack - Isn't this a misplaced modifier again? (The party is hosted by Jack)
  

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Joe receives an invitation from Jack to attend the party - Wouldn't the bolded part be a misplaced modifier? (Jack is to attend the party) Joe receives an invitation to attend the party from J ack - Isn't this a misplaced modifier again? (The party is hosted by Jack) Both of these seem fine to me, and easy to understand.

— Clive

  • Joe receives an invitation from Jack to attend the party - Wouldn't the bolded part be a misplaced modifier?
  • (Jack is to attend the party) Joe receives an invitation to attend the party from J ack - Isn't this a misplaced modifier again?
  • (The party is hosted by Jack) Both of these seem fine to me, and easy to understand.
  • What else do you suggest?
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  • Joe receives an invitation from Jack to attend the party - Wouldn't the bolded part be a misplaced modifier? (Jack is to attend the party)
  • Joe receives an invitation to attend the party from Jack - Isn't this a misplaced modifier again? (The party
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