Sentence parts that I cannot identify
There's a common sentence pattern that I see often in novels. I'm having trouble identifying exactly what it is.
I added quotes below, with emphasized parts in bold.
Are these subordinate clauses? If so, what kind? Are they some other part of speech?
“His tunic was a dark green, embroidered with the likeness of a black bear standing on two legs.”
—George R. R. Martin, A Game Of Thrones
“Vasher stood and dusted himself off, rolling his shoulder and wincing.”
—Brandon Sanderson, Warbreaker
Thank you
-Jonny
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jonnyi I'm having trouble identifying exactly what it is. Those are participle clauses, a type of subordinate clause. A participle clause is one type of non-finite clause.
- jonnyi I'm having trouble identifying exactly what it is.
- Those are participle clauses, a type of subordinate clause.
- A participle clause is one type of non-finite clause.
- Its subject is implicitly the subject of the main clause.
- Its tense is implicitly the same as the tense of the main clause.
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jonnyiI'm having trouble identifying exactly what it is.
Those are participle clauses, a type of subordinate clause.
A participle clause is one type of non-finite clause. Its subject is implicitly the subject of the main clause. Its tense is implicitly the same as the tense of the main clause.
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