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cnetterville

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What is a dangling modifier?
 
  a) a word or phrase that describes another word in the sentence
  b) a word or phrase illogically separated from the word it describes
  c) a phrase that describes a word not contained in the sentence

Question 2

The sophomores __________ contain their excitement at having won first place in
  the university's academic contest.
 
  A) could hardly B) couldn't hardly


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Reply #1 on: Jun 19, 2018
Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

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cnetterville

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Reply 2 on: Jun 19, 2018
Wow, this really help

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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