Her parents had an active social life, and their home was always throbbing/was always throbbed
What is the difference in meaning between was always throbbing and was always throbbed in the context of given text?
1 - Her parents had an active social life, and their home was always throbbing/was always throbbed with people and activities. Early in childhood, the environment in her home inculcated into her a respect for family ties, social and human values; and her parents always supported her to develop a passion for intellectual stimulation and growth.
Top answer
'Was always throbbed' is an impossible structure here. It is incorrect.
— Mister Micawber
'Was always throbbed' is an impossible structure here.
It is incorrect.
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