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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Vocabulary
Has signed
Hi,
"She arrives heaving several bags, something that looks like a pizza box, and a ukulele – one of a number of toy guitars and ukes she has signed by her favourite artists." [From The Independent.]
Is the verb "has" a full verb, in the possessive meaning, and "signed" a past participle used adjectivally ? And if so, shouldn't there be the comma between "has" and "signed"?
Thank you.
"She arrives heaving several bags, something that looks like a pizza box, and a ukulele – one of a number of toy guitars and ukes she has signed by her favourite artists." [From The Independent.]
Is the verb "has" a full verb, in the possessive meaning, and "signed" a past participle used adjectivally ? And if so, shouldn't there be the comma between "has" and "signed"?
Thank you.
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'Has is a main verb meaning 'possesses'. 'Signed' is indeed an adjective. No comma is required, though I agree that it might make the sentence structure clearer.
- 'Has is a main verb meaning 'possesses'.
- 'Signed' is indeed an adjective.
- No comma is required, though I agree that it might make the sentence structure clearer.
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'Has is a main verb meaning 'possesses'. 'Signed' is indeed an adjective. No comma is required, though I agree that it might make the sentence structure clearer.
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