Question

Why are sentences often ludicrous when they

begin with a participial phrase that does not
refer to the subject of the sentence?
The participial phrase introduces the reader to the object
being modified
The participial phrase accidentally modifies the wrong
part of the sentence.
The participial phrase becomes forgotten later in the
sentence.
The participial phrase accidentally modifies the entire
sentence

Answer 1

1st answer:

The participial phrase accidentally modifies the wrong part of the sentence.

2nd answer:

because writing should be vigorous

Step-by-step explanation:

In Strunk’s example of a ludicrous sentence, the man buying the house is accidentally described as dilapidated, but the author meant to describe the house as dilapidated.

Strunk argues that every word should “tell,” just as every part of a machine or line in a drawing serves a purpose. Any needless words in a sentence should be omitted.

Answer 2

The participial phrase accidentally modifies the wrong part of the sentence.

Step-by-step explanation:

i did it and it said it was right so yea