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mydiamond

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If the word the modifier is supposed to be describing is not in the sentence at all, the error is called a
 
  a. verbal.
  b. misplaced modifier.
  c. coordinating conjunction.
  d. dangling modifier.

Question 2

Explaining causes is a way to help readers understand why something happened, and explaining effects is a way to help readers understand the consequences of something.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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missalyssa26

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Answer to Question 1

d. dangling modifier.

Answer to Question 2

True




mydiamond

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Reply 2 on: Jul 15, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Excellent

 

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