"By
giving way to sin, trouble is encountered." This implies that trouble
gives way to sin. The relation of the participle is made clear by
saying, "By giving way to sin, we encounter trouble."
"By yielding to temptation, our peace is sacrificed." This should be,
"By yielding to temptation we sacrifice our peace."
"A poor child was found in the streets by a wealthy and benevolent
gentleman, suffering from cold and hunger." Say, "A poor child,
suffering from cold and hunger, was found," etc.
Awkward Construction
Such awkward sentences as the following should be avoided. In most
cases they will require to be recast.
"But as soon as the whole body is attempted to be carved, a
disproportion between its various parts results."
"The offence attempted to be charged should be alleged under another
section of the statute." The following is a better arrangement:
"But as soon as an attempt is made to carve the whole body," etc. "The
offence which it is attempted to charge," etc.
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The active participle in a passive sense is employed by many excellent
writers and is condemned by others.
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