Modifier Doubt

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Modifier Doubt

by karishma315 » Fri Feb 03, 2017 12:46 am
Based on the advanced computer models to show how different patients might respond to the treatment,Novartis was able to persuade the Food & Drug Administration that it was safe to move directly to late-stage trials involving hundred of patients with Muckle-Wells.

They mentioned that verb-ed modifiers cannot modify clause so this is incorrect. Can someone please throw some light on this Rule.


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Global regulators are supposed to come up with a plan for banks to build up in good times the capital buffers that the bank can draw down in bad times by the end of this year.

Please explain the modifiers in this sentence


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by Ali Tariq » Sat Feb 04, 2017 1:51 am
Based on the advanced computer models to show how different patients might respond to the treatment,Novartis was able to persuade the Food & Drug Administration that it was safe to move directly to late-stage trials involving hundred of patients with Muckle-Wells.

They mentioned that verb-ed modifiers cannot modify clause so this is incorrect. Can someone please throw some light on this Rule.

What is the antecedent of they? : )
What is the source?

Ved as an initial modifier should refer to the subject and should have close relationship with the independent clause, with which it is attached.
Global regulators are supposed to come up with a plan for banks to build up in good times the capital buffers that the bank can draw down in bad times by the end of this year.

Please explain the modifiers in this sentence
cite source please.
Modifiers in this sentence range from single word modifier to dependent clause that serves the same purpose as an adjective serves.

On which modifier are you seeking explanation?
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