Comprehension etc.

[MikeNewYork]

Originally Posted by jiang

Oh,
It occurred to me that if a sentence has 'dangling participle' that means it is incorrect. Is that right?

Jiang

That's correct.

[jiang]

Hi curmudgeon,

The sentence is in an introduction to an environmental protector. The last twe sentences are:

Carson died in 1964 after a long battle against breast cancer. Her witness for the beauty and integrity of life continues to inspire new generations to protect the living world and all its creatures.

She is the symbol of beauty and integrity, which inspires new generations. Is that right?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you in advance.

Jiang

Originally Posted by curmudgeon

No, she is beautiful and has integrity, these attributes inspire others. They see these things and are inspired. She is a role model for others

[curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by jiang

Hi curmudgeon,

The sentence is in an introduction to an environmental protector. The last twe sentences are:

Carson died in 1964 after a long battle against breast cancer. Her witness for the beauty and integrity of life continues to inspire new generations to protect the living world and all its creatures.

She is the symbol of beauty and integrity, which inspires new generations. Is that right?

Looking forward to hearing from you.

Thank you in advance.

Jiang

Yes, and you could change 'witness' to 'legacy' - something she left behind.

[jiang]

Hi,

I didn't expect you would sleep for 36 hours!

Jiang

Originally Posted by curmudgeon

Yes, and you could change 'witness' to 'legacy' - something she left behind.

[curmudgeon]

Originally Posted by jiang

Hi,

I didn't expect you would sleep for 36 hours!

Jiang

No I didn't, but I have been busy so I had no time to get on here.

[jiang]

I know. It's really very kind of you teachers to help us in your spare time. Many thanks!

Jiang

Originally Posted by curmudgeon

No I didn't, but I have been busy so I had no time to get on here.