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Mortis1976 Posted 14 years ago
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What is the difference between relative clauses and participle clauses?
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A relative clause starts with a relative pronoun and has a finite verb. A participle clause usually starts with a nonfinite verb (a participle). It does not have a finite verb.
- A relative clause starts with a relative pronoun and has a finite verb.
- A participle clause usually starts with a nonfinite verb (a participle).
- It does not have a finite verb.
- My sister who lives in New York is a fashion model.
- (relative pronoun = who) My sister living in New York is a fashion model.
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A relative clause starts with a relative pronoun and has a finite verb.
A participle clause usually starts with a nonfinite verb (a participle). It does not have a finite verb.
My sister who lives in New York is a fashion model. (relative pronoun = who)
My sister living in New York is a fashion model. (present participle)
The dog that is chained to t
A participle clause usually starts with a nonfinite verb (a participle). It does not have a finite verb.
My sister who lives in New York is a fashion model. (relative pronoun = who)
My sister living in New York is a fashion model. (present participle)
The dog that is chained to t
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