The Gerund or Verbal Noun
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Read the sentence given below.
Reading is my hobby.
November 2nd, 2009 in English Grammar, English Learning, ESL
Read the sentence given below.
Reading is my hobby.
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Combine the following pairs of sentences by using participles.
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Forms of the participle
The participle can be in the active or passive voice.
Examples of present participle in the passive form are given below.
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Present Participle As an object complement
The present participle can be used as an object complement placed after the object.
He kept me waiting.
I found the child sitting outside.
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Read the sentence given below:
Seeing the dog the child ran away.