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Anonymous Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

The change of verb

The moon is a satellite of the earth, revolving around the earth.

1. The moon is a satellite of the earth. It is revolving around the earth.

2. The moon is a satellite of the earth. It revolves around the earth.

When the first sentence is divided into two sentences, which one is correct, 1 or 2?

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anonymous which one is correct, 1 or 2? Both 1 and 2 are correct grammatically. Usually, there is no need to draw attention to the fact that the moon is revolving around the earth as we speak, so 2 is the usual way to say it.

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anonymous which one is correct, 1 or 2?

Both 1 and 2 are correct grammatically. Usually, there is no need to draw attention to the fact that the moon is revolving around the earth as we speak, so 2 is the usual way to say it.

By the way, "a satellite of the earth" is by definition something that revolves around the earth, so the second sentence is re