Vincent Teo Posted 18 years ago
Grammar
sit facing
Can I say,
(A) He sits facing a big mirror.
(why "sit" followed by "facing"? )
(A) He sits facing a big mirror.
(why "sit" followed by "facing"? )
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Hi, Can I say, (A) He sits facing a big mirror. (why "sit" followed by "facing"? ) 'Facing a big mirror' is an adjectival phrase that describes 'he'.
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Hi,
Can I say,
(A) He sits facing a big mirror.
(why "sit" followed by "facing"? )
'Facing a big mirror' is an adjectival phrase that describes 'he'. You could rewrite the sentence as
Facing a big mirror, he sits.
Can I say,
(A) He sits facing a big mirror.
(why "sit" followed by "facing"? )
'Facing a big mirror' is an adjectival phrase that describes 'he'. You could rewrite the sentence as
Facing a big mirror, he sits.
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Thanks. Can you explain more detail about "adjectival phrase" ?
How do we use it correctly in a sentence? When do we use it?
How do we use it correctly in a sentence? When do we use it?
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Hi again,
Here are a few more examples of adjectival phrases that are based on participles.
The man sitting over there is my brother.
People crossing the border will need a passport.
Best wishes, Clive
Here are a few more examples of adjectival phrases that are based on participles.
The man sitting over there is my brother.
People crossing the border will need a passport.
Best wishes, Clive
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