RULE 8 -- EXAMPLES

Incorrect -- Correct

  • Its hump decorated in strings of flowers, the programmer rode the camel through the food court.
  • The programmer rode the camel, its hump decorated in strings of flowers, through the food court.

  • Filled with bad gas, he drove his car to Tucson despite the knocking.
  • Although it was filled with bad gas, he drove his car to Tucson despite the knocking.



    • RULE 8 -- REFERENCES

    More information about this rule is available from the following sources.

    Online Resources:
  • The Elements of Style: rule 7

    Printed References: (see References section)
  • Strunk and White: 1-11
  • Hacker: G3-b and E3-b





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