TOEFL Test: Section 2 - Part A

LOS CURSOS DE INGLES GRATIS PREFERIDOS POR LOS HISPANOHABLANTES

 

SECTION 2: STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION
 PART B: WRITTEN EXPRESSION

LESSON # 88

Illogical modifiers

REMEMBER:

An introductory verbal modifier should immediately precede the noun which it modifies.

Avoid using a noun immediately after an introductory verbal phrase which may not be logically modified by the phrase.

Avoid using a passive construction after an introductory verbal modifier.

Check these examples:

EXAMPLE:

Incorrect:

After graduating from City College, Professor Rowland Moore's studies were continued at State University where he received his Ph.D. in English.

Correct:

After graduating from City College, Professor Rowland Moore continued his studies at State University where he received his Ph.D. in English.

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