Present Participles
(1)
Present
participle is in the form [V+ing]. It modifies nouns in the
sentence. It can modify both noun that functions as the subject
and the object of the sentence. In this course, we will look at
present participle that modifies the subject.
A.
Participles modifying noun as the subject of the sentence:
- Watching her favorite TV program, Sandra ate chips and
crackers.
- Sandra had a long chat with her best friend on the phone,
discussing potential plans for their next summer trip
together.
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Can you
think of some mistakes when the present participle form is used
when the subject is not the actor?
