Tense of Participial Phrases
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Summary
The discussion focuses on the nuances of using participial phrases in sentences, particularly emphasizing the importance of tense agreement between the main verb and the participial phrase.
- Participles are versatile modifiers but have limitations regarding tense.
- The tense of a participial phrase is determined by the tense of the main verb in the sentence.
- If the action described by the participial phrase occurs at a different time than the action of the main clause, a participial phrase cannot be used.
- Incorrect use of participial phrases can lead to grammatical errors, necessitating the use of different types of modifiers.
- Understanding the relationship between the action of the sentence and the action of the object is crucial for correct sentence construction.
Chapters
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Introduction to Participial Phrases
00:20
Tense Agreement in Participial Phrases
01:01
Limitations and Correct Usage of Participial Phrases