Surrounding the castle was a stone wall.
(1) A stone wall surrounded the castle.
(2) A stone wall was surrounding the castle.
(3) Surrounding the castle was a stone wall.
Q1: Is (1) correct?
Q2: Is (2) correct? If so, does it express a temporary state?
Q3: Is (3) correct? If so, does it express a temporary state?
Top answer
Sentences 1, 2, and 3 are grammatical, but, by definition, a castle has a wall around it, so these are redundant, unless there is a wall built around the walls of the castle, which would be unusual, as it would provide shelter for an attacking force.
- Sentences 1, 2, and 3 are grammatical, but, by definition, a castle has a wall around it, so these are redundant, unless there is a wall built around the walls of the castle, which would be unusual, as it would provide shelter for an attacking force.
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Sentences 1, 2, and 3 are grammatical, but, by definition, a castle has a wall around it, so these are redundant, unless there is a wall built around the walls of the castle, which would be unusual, as it would provide shelter for an attacking force.
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