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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

modifying phrase

Of the people who brought about the Reformation, Martin Luther is the best known.
Of the people who brought about the Reformation, the best known is Martin Luther.

Here we have two clauses. One has "Martin Luther" as its subject, and the other "the best known."
Should modifying phrase "Of the people who..." modify "Martin Luther" or "The best known"?

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Either one is acceptable. I prefer the second, "saving" Martin Luther for the end of the sentence where it has more impact.

— BarbaraPA

  • Either one is acceptable.
  • I prefer the second, "saving" Martin Luther for the end of the sentence where it has more impact.
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Either one is acceptable. I prefer the second, "saving" Martin Luther for the end of the sentence where it has more impact.
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Grammar GeekEither one is acceptable. I prefer the second, "saving" Martin Luther for the end of the sentence where it has more impact.
I concur on both points.
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