There Has Been an Enormous Amount of Controversy Surrounding Whether

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Essay

There has been an enormous amount of controversy surrounding whether Neandertals are a direct part of the Homo sapiens sapiens line. Why do you think this type of enigma generates such controversy? How would our story be different with Neandertals as "one of our direct ancestors" versus Neandertals as "a separate, indirect species"?​

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Definitions:

Dangling Modifier

A word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to unclear or amusing interpretations.

Misplaced Modifier

A word or phrase that is incorrectly placed in a sentence such that it appears to modify an unintended word, leading to ambiguity or confusion.

Sentence Unity

The coherence of ideas within a sentence, ensuring that all parts contribute to its main point or purpose.

Prepositions

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