I'm confused about an example presented in the Manhattan GMAT SC book regarding modifiers.
It's stated that one must be careful with the author's intent and an example is presented:
1) Wrong: James Joyce is Max's SUPPOSEDLY Irish ancestor.
Right: James Joyce is Max's SUPPOSED Irish ancestor.
It's explained that James Joyce may or may not be Max's ancestor, but James Joyce was certainly Irish. Thus we want the adjective SUPPOSED, so that we cab modify the noun "ancestor".
I don't understand how it's clear that James Joyce was certainly Irish. How can I tell that it's the "ancestor" part that's in question and not the "Irish" descent?
It's stated that one must be careful with the author's intent and an example is presented:
1) Wrong: James Joyce is Max's SUPPOSEDLY Irish ancestor.
Right: James Joyce is Max's SUPPOSED Irish ancestor.
It's explained that James Joyce may or may not be Max's ancestor, but James Joyce was certainly Irish. Thus we want the adjective SUPPOSED, so that we cab modify the noun "ancestor".
I don't understand how it's clear that James Joyce was certainly Irish. How can I tell that it's the "ancestor" part that's in question and not the "Irish" descent?
