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Verb -ing & Verb -ed modifiers that are in the beginning 28 Jun 2020, 08:47
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Hi,

I wanted to start with the fact that E-GMAT team is great, you really explain more in depth than others,

my only question is related to modifiers, iv'e read all of your articles regarding modifiers (all 10 of them), and all of the different uses of the verb -ing & verb -ed modifiers.

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1. When the -ing modifier is separated from the clause using a comma, then this modifier modifies the preceding clause.
2. When the -ing modifier is not separated from the clause using a comma, then it modifies the preceding noun or noun phrase.
3. When verb-ing modifier is placed in the beginning of the sentence followed by a comma, then it may modify either the subject of the clause or the entire clause, depending upon the context of the sentence.
4. Verb-ed modifier modifies the preceding noun or the noun phrase.
5. When verb-ed modifier is placed in the beginning of the clause followed by a comma, then it modifies the subject of the clause.
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But what about when verb -ing is in the beginning of the sentence and it's not followed by a comma? are there any rules?
The same question for verb -ed modifiers...

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Hey Filip88

If you are an e-GMAT student, please write to support@e-gmat.com. Our in-house GMAT Strategy team will be happy to help.

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