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16. Do not attach to a main clause by means of and, a word, phrase, or clause which you intend shall be subordinate. The presence of and thwarts subordination.

 Wrong: Major went to bed, and leaving the work unfinished.

 Right: Major went to bed, leaving the work unfinished.

 Wrong: He ran home and with coat tails flying.

 Right: He ran home with coat tails flying.

Exercise:

1 They denied my request, and giving no reason for the refusal.

2 He gave me his answer and in few words.

3 The girl stood on the edge of the cliff, and thus showing that she was not afraid.

4 A telegraph line is leased by the Associated Press, and thus giving the newspapers quick service.

5 When the summer passed, the fisherman returned home for the winter, and where he renewed his acquaintance with the villagers.