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To: Road Warrior ‘04

Actually, the rule in grammar is that the modifying clause be related to the noun that is closest to it.

I wrote: “Having been a clerk in that court, Gorsuch probably knows...”

The clause relates to Gorsuch. It is not a dangling modifier.

The pronoun “I” does not appear anyplace in the sentence.


18 posted on 05/03/2017 9:17:52 AM PDT by xzins (Retired US Army chaplain. Those who truly support our troops pray for their victory.)
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To: xzins

I stand corrected! So, who did you clerk for? Just kidding! Thanks!


19 posted on 05/03/2017 9:22:28 AM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
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To: xzins

Elegant reply.


21 posted on 05/03/2017 10:57:01 AM PDT by Kay
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To: xzins
Actually, the rule in grammar is that the modifying clause be related to the noun that is closest to it. I wrote: “Having been a clerk in that court, Gorsuch probably knows...” The clause relates to Gorsuch. It is not a dangling modifier. The pronoun “I” does not appear anyplace in the sentence.

WOW! You were a clerk in the Supreme Court???!?

22 posted on 05/03/2017 10:58:15 AM PDT by Lazamataz (The "news" networks and papers are bitter, dangerous enemies of the American people.)
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