The change of verb
The moon is a satellite of the earth, revolving around the earth.
1. The moon is a satellite of the earth. It is revolving around the earth.
2. The moon is a satellite of the earth. It revolves around the earth.
When the first sentence is divided into two sentences, which one is correct, 1 or 2?
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anonymous which one is correct, 1 or 2? Both 1 and 2 are correct grammatically. Usually, there is no need to draw attention to the fact that the moon is revolving around the earth as we speak, so 2 is the usual way to say it.
- anonymous which one is correct, 1 or 2?
- Both 1 and 2 are correct grammatically.
- Usually, there is no need to draw attention to the fact that the moon is revolving around the earth as we speak, so 2 is the usual way to say it.
- By the way, "a satellite of the earth" is by definition something that revolves around the earth, so the second sentence is redundant.
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anonymous which one is correct, 1 or 2?
Both 1 and 2 are correct grammatically. Usually, there is no need to draw attention to the fact that the moon is revolving around the earth as we speak, so 2 is the usual way to say it.
By the way, "a satellite of the earth" is by definition something that revolves around the earth, so the second sentence is re
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