g. Implied vs. actual subjects

The implied subject of introductory phrases needs to match the actual subject of the sentence.

Hatching a nefarious plan, the papers were plagiarized by the bad man.

A bread of moist and tasty texture, they devoured the loaf in seconds.

These sentences should be reworded.

Hatching a nefarious plan, the bad man plagiarized the papers.

A bread of moist and tasty texture, the loaf was devoured in seconds.

Sentences in Green are incorrect.

Worksheet on Implied vs Actual Subjects
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