A misplaced modifier is a problem because... it makes the sentence confusing for the reader.

Verbs always follow the subjects they modify.

Adjectives always come before nouns.

Modifiers always come first, no matter where the subject or verb occurs in a sentence.

Which most closely analyzes the information about briony's dreams of becoming an olympic athlete?

What is the effect of the author's choice of the word loathsome rather than hateful in this sentence from the count of monte cristo? two soldiers were accordingly sent for, and the inspector descended a stairway, so foul, so humid, so dark, as to be loathsome to sight, smell, and respiration. it reveals that the unpleasant aspects of the stairway are manmade. it stresses the disgusting, offensive nature of the stairway. it suggests that the soldiers are used to the place and do not hate it. it implies that the effects of the stairway are felt only by the inspector.

Which detail does the author include to support the central idea about how her mother about the dictator? a) doubly revolted b) obsession c) in exile d) isolated e) cautionary tales