Difference between 'doing and the doing of.'

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Hello, here's an MCQ question.Astronomy is the study of celestial bodies in outer space, [especially their positions, dimensions, movements, and composition].A) typed aboveB) the study of their positions, dimensions, movements, and composition.C) especially studying their positions, dimensions, movements, and composition.I am entirely confused by the the forms: "studying and the study of."Besides, when does studying needs an antecedent? Thank you upfront.

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I'd answer A, leaving the statement just as it is.

Ahmed HopeI am entirely confused by the the forms: "studying and the study of."Besides, when does studying needs an antecedent?

'studying' doesn't need an antecedent. I'm not sure why you're asking that.

'studying (something)' indicates the activity of studying, that is, for example, sitting quietly somewhere and reading a book in an attempt to understand what is written there, how you might apply the principles, and so on.

Studying at home is not as easy as studying at a library.

'the study of (something)' is a much more general idea, representing an entire field of research.

The study of plants is called botany; the study of stars is called astronomy; the study of language is called linguistics.

CJ

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