OG 13
Beatrix Potter, in her book illustrations, carefully coordinating them with her narratives, capitalized on her keen observation and love of the natural world.
(B) In her book illustrations, carefully coordinating them with her narratives, Beatrix Potter
According to official guide solution, Option B is incorrect because the phrase “carefully coordinating them with her narratives” modifies illustrations. But according to my understanding, it can also refer to Beatrix potter.
Consider the example:
Using the tool, mechanic build the wooden bed.
Here “Using the tool” is the ing modifier modifying mechanic. So why can’t the ing modifier ” carefully coordinating them with her narratives” refers to Beatrix potter?
Please point out the flaw in my understanding. I eliminated this choice thinking it creates ambiguity since the phrase can refer to illustrations as well as Beatrix potter.
No. Convention states that a modifier in the middle refers to something on its left.
It cannot “jump over” this phrase “in her book illustrations”.