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06 Dec 2013, 15:55
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Hi All,
Am I right that a past participle can never be a verb modifer? If the verb-ed form is used as a modifier, it has to be a noun modifier, right?
Thank you for your input.
Cheers,
Ray
Am I right that a past participle can never be a verb modifer? If the verb-ed form is used as a modifier, it has to be a noun modifier, right?
Thank you for your input.
Cheers,
Ray
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23 Dec 2013, 15:05
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Generally speaking, participle phrases (both -ed and -ing forms of participles) will be noun modifiers.
--Exhausted from running the marathon, Tom slept for 18 hours. -or- Tom, exhausted from running the marathon, slept for 18 hours.
--Working until nearly midnight, Sarah finally finished her school project. -or- Sarah, working until nearly midnight, finally finished her school project.
[The participle phrases modify the nouns they touch, either the leading or trailing nouns.]
The exception is when we have comma + 'ing' participles, in which case these modifiers will often be adverbial modifiers.
Dennis left work 15 minutes late, forcing him to run to catch the train.
[This participle phrase is adverbial and modifies the preceding clause, giving the result of the clause.]
So, yes, if you are dealing with a past participle modifier (-ed form) it will function as a noun modifier.
KW
--Exhausted from running the marathon, Tom slept for 18 hours. -or- Tom, exhausted from running the marathon, slept for 18 hours.
--Working until nearly midnight, Sarah finally finished her school project. -or- Sarah, working until nearly midnight, finally finished her school project.
[The participle phrases modify the nouns they touch, either the leading or trailing nouns.]
The exception is when we have comma + 'ing' participles, in which case these modifiers will often be adverbial modifiers.
Dennis left work 15 minutes late, forcing him to run to catch the train.
[This participle phrase is adverbial and modifies the preceding clause, giving the result of the clause.]
So, yes, if you are dealing with a past participle modifier (-ed form) it will function as a noun modifier.
KW
30 Dec 2013, 02:11
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Hi Kyle,
Thank you very much for your answer.
Now I understand better how the present participle became a adverbial modifier. Mike provided me with an example here:
The stocks of XYZ Corporation plummeted yesterday, caused by the falling price of gold.
I think it makes perfect sense but would be great if you can share some thoughts on it too.
Again really appreciate your help and wish you a Happy New Year.
Cheers,
Ray
