English, 15.04.2020 02:02 lebronjames1604

Read the two sentences below and explain how the placement of the underlined phrase changes the meaning of each.
' = underlined

Bella was shaping the molten glass 'in full safety gear'.

Bella, 'in full safety gear', was shaping the molten glass.

Responses will vary. A sample response follows: Modifiers should usually be positioned as close a s possible to the words they modify. In the first sentence, “in full safety gear” is closest to glass, which makes it seem like the glass is wearing safety gear! However, in the second sentence, it is clear that Bella is the one wearing full safety gear.

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