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mydiamond

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on: Jul 15, 2018
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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Reply #1 on: Jul 15, 2018
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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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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