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Soheil1 Posted 12 years ago
Grammar

(chess) steering

Hi.
Why is the verb 'steer' used in the participle form in:
So far, both sides have moved logically, steering undeveloped pieces toward the center.
(from Play Winning Chess, p75)
?Thanks in advance
  

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soheil1 Why is the verb 'steer' used in the participle form in: It indicates an action at the same time as the main verb ('have moved'). Nonfinite participles assume the same tense as the main verb.

  • soheil1 Why is the verb 'steer' used in the participle form in: It indicates an action at the same time as the main verb ('have moved').
  • Nonfinite participles assume the same tense as the main verb.
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soheil1Why is the verb 'steer' used in the participle form in:
It indicates an action at the same time as the main verb ('have moved'). Nonfinite participles assume the same tense as the main verb.

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