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““Look at him, he’s slain another dangling participle.””

Skip Coryell

About This Quote

A humorous critique of overusing dangling participles in writing.

In simple terms: Criticizes dangling participles.

Key Takeaway

Avoid grammatical errors.

Themes

grammar humor writing

Mood

lighthearted educational

Type

humorous didactic

When to use this quote

  • editing
  • teaching
  • proofreading
  • academic writing
  • creative writing

Key Concepts

linguistics syntax

Questions to Reflect On

  • How often do you notice dangling participles?
  • Can humor improve grammar learning?
A Different Perspective

Even correct grammar can be over‑criticized.

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