Grammar check please?
Hi there,
Could you advise me if I am correct in these grammar concept, please?
My face reflects in the water. (The present state, still)
I could see my face reflected in the water. (The present state, still)
I saw my face reflected in the water. (The Past state)
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John Aki My face reflects in the water. (The present state, still) Yes, it refers to what is happening in the present. I see "reflects" as describing a continuous action rather than a "state" though.
- John Aki My face reflects in the water.
- (The present state, still) Yes, it refers to what is happening in the present.
- I see "reflects" as describing a continuous action rather than a "state" though.
- A similar comment applies to your other examples.
- "My face is reflected in the water" is probably a more common thing to say.
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John AkiMy face reflects in the water. (The present state, still)
Yes, it refers to what is happening in the present. I see "reflects" as describing a continuous action rather than a "state" though. A similar comment applies to your other examples.
"My face is reflected in the water" is probably a more common thing to say.
John Ak
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