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Anonymous Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Correct use in past tense, 3rd person singular...

Is this acceptable and/or correct for use in PAST TENSE, 3rd PERSON SINGULAR:

Rob was in shock, clutching the mobile in his hand but without a thought in his head or a word to say.

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Any help or advice appreciated.

Thanks
Darren

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Anonymous Is this acceptable and/or correct Yes. It is acceptable and correct. There is nothing special about the third person singular of the past tense with regard to the use of accompanying participial phrases.

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AnonymousIs this acceptable and/or correct
Yes. It is acceptable and correct. There is nothing special about the third person singular of the past tense with regard to the use of accompanying participial phrases.

CJ