Question

Does the sentence use modifiers correctly?

Like people, elephants have an uncanny ability to remember faces.

Answer 1

Answer: No; the sentence does NOT use modifiers correctly.

Technically, this sentence could be interpreted in two ways.
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1) Elephants, as well as people, have this specific ability.

2) Elephants can remember faces, such as faces that are characteristic of people.
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