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English 1b3 Posted 16 years ago
Grammar

Participle phrase or second verb phrase?

I am eating fewer calories, trying to go for a lean body.

I am eating fewer calories and trying to go for a lean body.

Is this an example of a situation where a participle phrase works better than a compound predicate because it is one idea elabourated, rather than two separate ideas?

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They remain two separate ideas; it is just a matter of presentation. Nonfinite clauses are generally better style.

— Mister Micawber

  • They remain two separate ideas; it is just a matter of presentation.
  • Nonfinite clauses are generally better style.
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They remain two separate ideas; it is just a matter of presentation. Nonfinite clauses are generally better style.
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