Sunday, 27 March 2016

grammar - Change of voice within a sentence

I am currently proof-reading a technical manual and am coming across numerous instances of sentence structure which I believe to be incorrect. Here's an example:




After filling in a custom field, this will add a new field to the
Add Person screen...




My problem is with the use of the word "this" after the first phrase. I re-worded to say,




After filling in a custom field, a new field will be added...




I think this is a case of active vs. passive voice. Am I right to note the first statement as incorrect grammar?

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