U Unregistered Guest Apr 2, 2010 #1 Like any mother, the kids tested her patience with their constant bickering, thereby causing her to raise her voice.
Like any mother, the kids tested her patience with their constant bickering, thereby causing her to raise her voice.
Barb_D VIP Member Joined Mar 12, 2007 Member Type Other Native Language American English Home Country United States Current Location United States Apr 2, 2010 #2 The phrase "like any mother" needs to modify the mother, but what comes right after is not "the mother" but "the kids."
The phrase "like any mother" needs to modify the mother, but what comes right after is not "the mother" but "the kids."
