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Rahul2689 Posted 17 years ago
Grammar

Relative pronoun or Participle

Hello teachers

Please explain whether using present/past participle instead of realtive pronoun is correct or not.

Did you speak to the man wearing the grey jacket? (the man who was wearing a grey jacket)

The lady working behind the counter is very busy. (the lady who is working behind the counter)

I could hear the dog barking. (the dog which was barking)

Thank you
  

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Hi, All of those are OK. Clive

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Hi,

All of those are OK.

Clive
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which one is more appropriate and why

I mean do participle reduce redundancy

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which one is more appropriate and why

I mean do participle reduce redundancy

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Hi,

which one is more appropriate and why I wouldn't call one more appropriate than the other.



I mean do participle reduce redundancy It's slightly fewer words, if that's what you mean.



Clive
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