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[Guest_Kathy_*]

You need a bigger hammer.

Bubbles is the object of a subordinate prepositional phrase. It is the location of the verb following the phrase (which is perfectly valid) that confuses. Remove "of lacy bubbles" to see the structure.

The prepositional phrase modifies the subject "filagree" not the verb "float."

Don

Is it as true about the hammer as it is about the nail?

A subordinate prepositional phrase, eh?

Remove "of lacy bubbles" to see the structure.

A filagree floats.

The prepositional phrase modifies the subject "filagree" not the verb "float."

I am still confused. 'Of lacy bubbles' modifies 'filagree'? Surely 'filagree' is singular? Therefore it floats?

K

[Guest_Kathy_*]

Oh Don, I retrieved the original thread I mentioned. It's overleaf, hiding from you.