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Hipx Posted 16 years ago
Grammar
Questions on inverted sentences
In inverted sentences, verbs are placed before subjects; however, if there is a V-ing or past participle in the sentence, where do I place them? Can anyone guide me through the sentences below? Thanks.
1. A lot of people are jogging in the park.
In the park are a lot of people jogging.
In the park jogging are a lot of people.
2. Several cars are parked in front of the house.
In front of the house are several cars parked.
In front of the house parked are several cars.
3. John was standing among the guests.
Among the guest was John standing.
Among the guests standing was John.
4. A little girl is crying for her mother on the street.
On the street is a little girl crying for her mother.
On the street crying for her mother is a little girl.
1. A lot of people are jogging in the park.
In the park are a lot of people jogging.
In the park jogging are a lot of people.
2. Several cars are parked in front of the house.
In front of the house are several cars parked.
In front of the house parked are several cars.
3. John was standing among the guests.
Among the guest was John standing.
Among the guests standing was John.
4. A little girl is crying for her mother on the street.
On the street is a little girl crying for her mother.
On the street crying for her mother is a little girl.
Top answer
Don't use inversion before you learn the ropes. htm Read it carefully and think whether or not your sentences fit to be used with an inversion and then change them if they're good to be taken into consideration.
- Don't use inversion before you learn the ropes.
- htm Read it carefully and think whether or not your sentences fit to be used with an inversion and then change them if they're good to be taken into consideration.
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Don't use inversion before you learn the ropes.
http://www.fullspate.net/grammar/inversions_in_english.html
http://www.fullspate.net/grammar/inversions_in_english.html
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