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Square Posted 12 years ago
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Rising: adjective, gerund or present participle
The rising amounts of money remitted by guest workers have also significantly contributed to remittances to HCM City, Minh said.
Source: "Remittances pour in from overseas", VNS.
I am a bit confused about the role of "rising" here. Is it a gerund, an adjective or a present participle?
To me, it seems to be a gerund.
It would be great to hear your opinion.
Thank you.
Source: "Remittances pour in from overseas", VNS.
I am a bit confused about the role of "rising" here. Is it a gerund, an adjective or a present participle?
To me, it seems to be a gerund.
It would be great to hear your opinion.
Thank you.
Top answer
It’s an · ing verb-form modifying amounts.
- It’s an · ing verb-form modifying amounts.
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