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To: PCModem who wrote (1093)11/2/1999 10:35:00 PM
From: PCModem  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 2633
 
The Wordist, Part II (50 words exactly category)

"What is a dangling participle?"

"A participle is a verb used as a noun, as in 'working women.'"

Hand goes up in the back of the class.

*Sigh* "Yes?"

"Excuse me, but that is a gerundive, a verb used as an adjective."

"Why are you taking this class?"

"It's required."

PCM