Dismissed as exaggeration and fantasy by most other Egyptologists, Fekri was determined to prove the writings were true and accurate.
...it is literally telling us that Fekri is being dismissed as an exaggeration and fantasy. Since Fekri is apparently going around talking and writing, one would have to think that he's not a figment of anyone's imagination. In the sentence as written, the "dismissed" clause modifies "Fekri" and not the intended word "writings." A correct sentence would read,
Fekri was determined to prove that the writings, dismissed as exaggeration and fantasy by most other Egyptologists, were true and accurate.
See what I mean?
very nice explanation- thank you!
Mr. H has problems in the bedroom, so after trying all the regular doctors he tries a witch doctor. The witch doctor mixes up a potion, does some chants and tells him when it is time to perform in bed , count “1,2,3”.
When you are done, and no longer than 4 hours, count “1,2,3,4” to stop the erection. But then you have to wait 12 hours before you can go at it again.
He quickly drives home, tells his wife that he is finally cured and to get into bed. His wife of course is also exited and hops into bed. The man splashes on some extra cologne, and then says “1,2,3”.
The wife hears and asks “Honey, what is the 1,2,3 for?”
So the rule is, don't end your sentences with a preposition,
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as it leaves you with a dangling participle.