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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

The use of commas and participles

Dear Members, please explain me the use of commas and participles in the sentences below. Thanks in advance.
(1) Temperatures on the moon are quite extreme, ranging from 110•C to -173•C.
(2) The moon is a satellite of the earth, revolving around the earth once every twenty-nine and a half day.
(3) She sat before the mirror, turning her head from side side.
(4) Indonesia is a land of surprises, featuring the rich culture and arts of its people amidst the sandy beaches and cool mountains.
  

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The part after the comma gives extra information about the subject of the first part.

— GPY

  • The part after the comma gives extra information about the subject of the first part.
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The part after the comma gives extra information about the subject of the first part.
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AnonymousDear Members, please explain me
Dear Members, please explain to me
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Thank you very much for correcting my mistake.
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Dear GPY, if I write those sentences in the following ways, are they correct? Thank you again. (1) Temperatures on the moon are quite extreme because of (its) ranging from 110•C to -173•C. (2) The moon is a satellite of the earth because of (its) revolving around the earth once every twenty-nine and a half days. (3) She sat before the mirror by turning her head from side to side. (4) Indonesia is
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AnonymousDear GPY, if I write those sentences in the following ways, are they correct? Thank you again. (1) Temperatures on the moon are quite extreme because of (its) ranging from 110•C to -173•C. (2) The moon is a satellite of the earth because of (its) revolving around the earth once every twenty-nine and a half days. (3) She sat before the mirror by turning her head f
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