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Which sentence correctly uses an '-ing' clause to describe an ongoing action?
Which sentence correctly uses an '-ing' clause to describe an ongoing action?
- The cake baked for hours tasted delicious.
- The letter written yesterday was important.
- The child playing in the park is my nephew. (correct)
- The door painted blue is the entrance.
'-ed' clauses always indicate actions happening at the present moment.
'-ed' clauses always indicate actions happening at the present moment.
False (B)
The road _______ the two cities is known for its scenic views.
The road _______ the two cities is known for its scenic views.
connecting
In the sentence 'The money stolen in the robbery was never recovered,' what is the function of the '-ed' clause?
In the sentence 'The money stolen in the robbery was never recovered,' what is the function of the '-ed' clause?
'-ing' clauses can only be used to describe actions happening at a specific point in time and not for general statements.
'-ing' clauses can only be used to describe actions happening at a specific point in time and not for general statements.
Explain the difference in meaning between 'a ringing bell' and 'a bell that is ringing'.
Explain the difference in meaning between 'a ringing bell' and 'a bell that is ringing'.
There were several cars _______ outside the stadium after the concert.
There were several cars _______ outside the stadium after the concert.
Which of the following sentences uses an '-ed' clause to indicate a passive voice?
Which of the following sentences uses an '-ed' clause to indicate a passive voice?
In '-ed' clauses, the '-ed' form always represents the past simple tense.
In '-ed' clauses, the '-ed' form always represents the past simple tense.
Give an example of a sentence using an '-ing' clause to describe something that happens all the time.
Give an example of a sentence using an '-ing' clause to describe something that happens all the time.
The police are _______ the area after the reported incident.
The police are _______ the area after the reported incident.
Which sentence best combines the two sentences 'A taxi was taking us to the airport.' and 'It broke down.' using an '-ing' clause?
Which sentence best combines the two sentences 'A taxi was taking us to the airport.' and 'It broke down.' using an '-ing' clause?
'-ed' clauses always imply that the subject of the clause performed the action.
'-ed' clauses always imply that the subject of the clause performed the action.
Rewrite the sentence 'The picture was painted by my sister' using an '-ed' clause.
Rewrite the sentence 'The picture was painted by my sister' using an '-ed' clause.
Is there anyone _______ for the bus in this weather?
Is there anyone _______ for the bus in this weather?
Which of these words is NOT a past participle form, typically used in '-ed' clauses?
Which of these words is NOT a past participle form, typically used in '-ed' clauses?
Sentences using 'There is/There was' cannot be combined with '-ing' or '-ed' clauses.
Sentences using 'There is/There was' cannot be combined with '-ing' or '-ed' clauses.
Provide an example sentence using 'there was' combined with an '-ed' clause.
Provide an example sentence using 'there was' combined with an '-ed' clause.
The goods _______ in this factory are known for their quality.
The goods _______ in this factory are known for their quality.
What is the primary function of using '-ing' and '-ed' clauses in sentences?
What is the primary function of using '-ing' and '-ed' clauses in sentences?
Flashcards
-ing clause
-ing clause
A phrase that adds detail to a sentence and starts with an -ing verb.
-ed clause
-ed clause
A phrase that adds detail to a sentence and starts with an -ed verb.
-ing clauses for ongoing actions
-ing clauses for ongoing actions
Used to describe what someone/something is doing at a specific time.
-ing clauses for general actions
-ing clauses for general actions
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-ed clauses passive meaning
-ed clauses passive meaning
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Past participle -ed clauses
Past participle -ed clauses
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'Left' with meaning 'remaining'
'Left' with meaning 'remaining'
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There is/was + -ing/-ed
There is/was + -ing/-ed
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Study Notes
- Clauses are parts of sentences
- Some clauses start with "-ing" or "-ed"
-ing Clauses
- Used to describe an action happening at a specific time
- Example: "Police investigating the crime are looking for three men" implies the police are currently investigating
- Can describe actions that occur regularly, not just at a specific moment
- Example: "The road connecting the two villages is very narrow" describes a constant state
-ed Clauses
- Often have a passive voice
- Example: "The boy injured in the accident was taken to hospital" indicates that the boy was injured, not that he injured someone
- injured, painted, used are past participles
- Most past participle end in -ed
- Many irregular past participles such as stolen, made, built, etc
Using there is / there was with -ing and -ed Clauses
- Used to indicate existence or occurrence
- Example: "There were some children swimming in the river" shows the presence of children swimming
- left indicates something not used, such as "There are only a few chocolates left"
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