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Square Posted 12 years ago
Grammar
He appeared in court facing/faced two counts of theft.
He appeared in court facing/faced two counts of theft.
I am confused about the grammar relating to the use of "facing" here.
Could you explain why it is "facing" not "faced" or something else?
Initially, I thought that it is "facing" because the verb "appear" is followed by V-ing. However, that is wrong.
Thank you.
I am confused about the grammar relating to the use of "facing" here.
Could you explain why it is "facing" not "faced" or something else?
Initially, I thought that it is "facing" because the verb "appear" is followed by V-ing. However, that is wrong.
Thank you.
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He appeared in court faced with two counts of theft.
- He appeared in court faced with two counts of theft.
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The sentence is in the active voice and consequently the present participle is used: He appeared in court and faced two counts of theft.
Another similar example: He walked in carrying a heavy suitcase.(= and carried / was carrying a heavy suitcase)
Another similar example: He walked in carrying a heavy suitcase.(= and carried / was carrying a heavy suitcase)
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