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Silak12 Posted 7 years ago
Grammar

Present participle phrase?

Hi, everyone.

Could someone tell me what we call the phrase in bold in grammar?

One of Henry VIII's greatest fears was that he would not have a son to take the throne after his death, throwing the country into chaos.

Thanks!

  

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It's a supplementary adjunct, with a resultative meaning.

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  • It's a supplementary adjunct, with a resultative meaning.
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It's a supplementary adjunct, with a resultative meaning.

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