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NeilJ Posted 9 years ago
Grammar
Help identifying part of speech
Hello,
I have the following sentence and need some guidance in identifying the part of speech for the word "according". I am thinking that it is a present participle since it doesn't fit the model of gerund.
"The rise of search engines has changed the way we remember information, according to research."
Best regards,
Neil
I have the following sentence and need some guidance in identifying the part of speech for the word "according". I am thinking that it is a present participle since it doesn't fit the model of gerund.
"The rise of search engines has changed the way we remember information, according to research."
Best regards,
Neil
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In origin "according" is a present participle, but "according to" is best treated as a set phrase that functions as a preposition.
- In origin "according" is a present participle, but "according to" is best treated as a set phrase that functions as a preposition.
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In origin "according" is a present participle, but "according to" is best treated as a set phrase that functions as a preposition.
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