comma+ ing modifier before clause

[RijulN343]

I have a question regarding comma+ ing modifier that can a 'comma+ing' modifier modify a clause after it (Not an opening modifier)?

Example: 'Until recently, leading a peaceful life, the villagers created a positive environment in the valley '


Does the comma+ ing modifier modify the clause?

Please give examples for such usage.

[Sage Pearce-Higgins]

Certainly they can. Actually, many opening modifiers are of the type "VERB-ing...". There's a famous SC problem from an older edition of the Official Guide starting with 'Defense attorneys have occasionally' that hinges on this issue.