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Anonymous Posted 14 years ago
Grammar
the phrase "getting killed"
I was helping someone out with an article recently and they asked if the phrase getting killed was correct and I couldn't really answer. Is it grammatically correct? Is it just a bit "wordy". I'm not very good at grammar, getting seems present tense and killed is obviously past. Can someone explain it to me?
Thanks in advance
Ron
Thanks in advance
Ron
Top answer
Because more and more pedestrians were getting killed at that intersection, the authorities decided to install a four-way stop. I think it could be used with any time reference, depending on the circumstances.
- Because more and more pedestrians were getting killed at that intersection, the authorities decided to install a four-way stop.
- I think it could be used with any time reference, depending on the circumstances.
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Because more and more pedestrians were getting killed at that intersection, the authorities decided to install a four-way stop.
I think it could be used with any time reference, depending on the circumstances.
I think it could be used with any time reference, depending on the circumstances.
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To add to Philip's answer:
Yes, it is correct and no, it's not wordy. It's used in a kind of construction called a get-passive. Get-passives are used for describing situations where the subject is involved in bringing the situation about, or where there is a beneficial or adverse effect on the subject.
Here's an example illustrating an involvement/adverse effect in
Yes, it is correct and no, it's not wordy. It's used in a kind of construction called a get-passive. Get-passives are used for describing situations where the subject is involved in bringing the situation about, or where there is a beneficial or adverse effect on the subject.
Here's an example illustrating an involvement/adverse effect in
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