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Martini Man rather than JL originally posted the much embedded words above. Ending with a preposition can be corrected and this sentence is still goofy-footed. As an English teacher, the ability to wield the English language with precision and clarity is something to which I aspire. Unfortunately, the referrent of "English teacher" apears to be "ability" simply because of the proximity created by the inversion of object and subject in the main clause. Do it right, do it jack's way: As an English teacher I aspire to wield the English language with precision and clarity. I realize this is the Thread Too Tough To Die but please let it do so!
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