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Which of the following sentences correctly uses an '-ing' clause to describe an ongoing action at a particular time?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses an '-ing' clause to describe an ongoing action at a particular time?
- The children playing in the park are having fun. (correct)
- The cake eating by John was delicious.
- The letter written has already been sent.
- The car repaired yesterday is running smoothly.
The phrase the book reading exemplifies a correctly formed -ing clause.
The phrase the book reading exemplifies a correctly formed -ing clause.
False (B)
Provide an example of a sentence using an '-ing' clause to describe something that happens all the time.
Provide an example of a sentence using an '-ing' clause to describe something that happens all the time.
The train connecting the two cities is always late.
The flowers ________ in the vase were a gift. (arranged)
The flowers ________ in the vase were a gift. (arranged)
Match the sentence parts with the correct type of clause.
Match the sentence parts with the correct type of clause.
Which sentence uses an '-ed' clause with a passive meaning?
Which sentence uses an '-ed' clause with a passive meaning?
In the sentence, 'The book, signed by the author, became a bestseller,' the phrase 'signed by the author' is an example of an -ing clause.
In the sentence, 'The book, signed by the author, became a bestseller,' the phrase 'signed by the author' is an example of an -ing clause.
Provide a sentence using an '-ed' clause to describe an object's characteristic.
Provide a sentence using an '-ed' clause to describe an object's characteristic.
The money ________ in the robbery was never found. (stolen)
The money ________ in the robbery was never found. (stolen)
Match the sentences with the clause that correctly completes them.
Match the sentences with the clause that correctly completes them.
Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of 'There is/are + -ing clause'?
Which sentence correctly demonstrates the use of 'There is/are + -ing clause'?
The sentence, 'There was a bird singing on the tree,' uses 'There was + -ing clause' correctly.
The sentence, 'There was a bird singing on the tree,' uses 'There was + -ing clause' correctly.
Create a sentence using 'There are + -ing clause'.
Create a sentence using 'There are + -ing clause'.
________ some people talking outside. (There are)
________ some people talking outside. (There are)
Match the sentence beginnings with the correct ending using 'There is/are + -ing clause'.
Match the sentence beginnings with the correct ending using 'There is/are + -ing clause'.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'There is/are + -ed clause'?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses 'There is/are + -ed clause'?
The phrase, 'There was the window broken,' is a grammatically correct use of 'There was + -ed clause'.
The phrase, 'There was the window broken,' is a grammatically correct use of 'There was + -ed clause'.
Create a sentence using 'There is + -ed clause'.
Create a sentence using 'There is + -ed clause'.
________ a package left on the porch. (There is)
________ a package left on the porch. (There is)
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of 'left' to mean 'not used, still there'?
Which sentence demonstrates the correct usage of 'left' to mean 'not used, still there'?
In the sentence 'We've eaten all the pizza, there is none left' , 'left' is used to indicate something remaining unused.
In the sentence 'We've eaten all the pizza, there is none left' , 'left' is used to indicate something remaining unused.
Provide a sentence using 'left' to mean 'remaining'.
Provide a sentence using 'left' to mean 'remaining'.
We finished the project, but there are still some details ________. (left)
We finished the project, but there are still some details ________. (left)
Match the phrases to indicate the meaning of 'left' as 'remaining'.
Match the phrases to indicate the meaning of 'left' as 'remaining'.
Which of the following sentences correctly uses an '-ing' clause as an adjective?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses an '-ing' clause as an adjective?
The 'talking parrot' is an example of using an '-ing' clause as an adjective.
The 'talking parrot' is an example of using an '-ing' clause as an adjective.
Can you give an example of a phrase that uses an '-ing' clause functioning as an adjective?
Can you give an example of a phrase that uses an '-ing' clause functioning as an adjective?
A ________ waterfall is a beautiful sight. (cascading)
A ________ waterfall is a beautiful sight. (cascading)
Match the nouns with the -ing adjective
Match the nouns with the -ing adjective
Flashcards
Example of an -ing clause
Example of an -ing clause
The woman talking to Tom.
Another example of an -ing clause
Another example of an -ing clause
Police investigating the crime are looking for three men.
Example of -ing clause
Example of -ing clause
I was woken up by a bell ringing.
More -ing clause examples
More -ing clause examples
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-ing clause example
-ing clause example
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Example of an -ed clause.
Example of an -ed clause.
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Past participle example
Past participle example
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More -ed clause examples
More -ed clause examples
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-ed clause with irregular past participle
-ed clause with irregular past participle
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-ed clause irregular past participle
-ed clause irregular past participle
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Example of 'there were' + -ing clause
Example of 'there were' + -ing clause
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'Is there' example
'Is there' example
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'There was' w/ description and -ed clause
'There was' w/ description and -ed clause
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Uses 'left' after action
Uses 'left' after action
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Study Notes
- Clauses can start with -ing or -ed.
-ing Clauses
- Use -ing clauses to describe what someone or something is or was doing at a specific moment.
- Example: "Police investigating the crime are looking for three men," which implies "police are investigating the crime."
- -ing clauses can also describe continuous or habitual actions.
- Example: "The road connecting the two villages is very narrow," where "the road connects the two villages."
- Example: "I have a large room overlooking the garden," meaning "the room overlooks the garden."
-ed Clauses
- -ed clauses often have a passive meaning.
- Example: "The boy injured in the accident was taken to hospital," meaning "he was injured in the accident."
- Example: "George showed me some pictures painted by his father," implying "they were painted by his father."
- Words like "injured," "painted," and "used" are past participles; most end in -ed, but many are irregular (e.g., stolen, made, built).
- Example: "The police never found the money stolen in the robbery."
- Example: "Most of the goods made in this factory are exported."
Using "There is/was" with -ing/-ed Clauses
- "There were some children swimming in the river."
- "Is there anybody waiting?"
- "There was a big red car parked outside the house."
Using "Left" to Mean 'Not Used, Still There'
- "We’ve eaten nearly all the chocolates. There are only a few left."
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