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Allthewayanime Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

Past participle

I would like to know when the past participle can't be used.For instance:

e.g. She's a very straight-forwarded girl.
(I know that's incorrect but I want to know why)
  

Top answer

Hi, Only a verb can have a past participle form. 'Straight-forward' is not a verb. It's an adjective.

— Clive

  • Hi, Only a verb can have a past participle form.
  • 'Straight-forward' is not a verb.
  • It's an adjective.
  • Clive
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Hi,

Only a verb can have a past participle form.

'Straight-forward' is not a verb. It's an adjective.

Clive
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allthewayanime I would like to know when the past participle can't be used. --For instance:--
e.g. She's a very straight-forwarded girl.

(I know that's incorrect but I want to know why) The answer is that the correct word is straightforward. (one word)
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