Bbk_agp Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Passing/passes ?
Hi,
Meteor showers occure when the Earth passing/passes throught the tail of a comet.
Which one is correct? why?
Thanks.
Meteor showers occure when the Earth passing/passes throught the tail of a comet.
Which one is correct? why?
Thanks.
Top answer
As amended, both of these options are OK and synonymous: Meteor showers occur when the Earth passes / is passing through the tail of a comet.
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As amended, both of these options are OK and synonymous:
Meteor showers occur when the Earth passes / is passing through the tail of a comet.
Meteor showers occur when the Earth passes / is passing through the tail of a comet.
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Mister MicawberAs amended, both of these options are OK and synonymous:Meteor showers occur when the Earth passes / is passing through the tail of a comet.Thanks for your answering and helping me through tough times
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Yes, a rule, a rather basic one. 'Passing' is not a finite verb, and every sentence needs one.
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