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posen
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 Posted: Wed Jan 01, 2014 5:00 pm Post subject: participle phrase |
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Hi, I'm wondering if I can change the sentences (1) & (2) into the sentence (3). Please give me a hand. Thanks in advance : )
(1) Because my father was sick in bed, I could not go to work for a couple of days last week.
(2) My father being sick in bed, I could not go to work for a couple of days last week.
(3) My father sick in bed, I could not go to work for a couple of days last week. |
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PeterAlex
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| Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 5:18 am Post subject: |
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| A participle phrase is an adjective phrase that starts with a participle. It usually follows the noun (or pronoun) which it modifies. |
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IanT
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| Posted: Tue Jan 07, 2014 10:49 am Post subject: |
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Not really.
Sentences 1 and 2 are fine, but 3 needs something more.
You could say "With my father sick in bed, ..."
Best wishes,
Ian
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PeterAlex
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| Posted: Thu Jan 09, 2014 9:06 am Post subject: |
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| well i would refer you to contact writing experts in case of your educational assignments are concern. thanks |
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