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Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

To be

The question being answered.
V.s
The question is being answered.
  

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"The question being answered" is a not a complete sentence. It could be a noun phrase (meaning "the question that is being answered"). "The question is being answered" is a complete sentence.

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  • "The question being answered" is a not a complete sentence.
  • It could be a noun phrase (meaning "the question that is being answered").
  • "The question is being answered" is a complete sentence.
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"The question being answered" is a not a complete sentence. It could be a noun phrase (meaning "the question that is being answered").

"The question is being answered" is a complete sentence.
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Being in the phrase noun is adj or noun ,and how can I differentiate between them?
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AnonymousBeing in the phrase noun is adj or noun ,and how can I differentiate between them?
I cannot understand what you are asking.
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Being is present participle or gerund?
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AnonymousBeing is present participle or gerund?
Depending on the context, a V-ing form can be part of a verb phrase, a participle ( a modifier ), or a gerund (noun).

Mary is being served by Jane. (verb phrase)
The car, being in excellent condition, sold for a high price. ( present participle, modifier of "car")
A human being
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In your sentences it is a participle. "(is) being answered" is a passive verb form.

The question that someone is answering -> The question (that is) being answered (by someone).
Someone is answering the question -> The question is being answered (by someone).
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When people have taken their time to help you, you could take the time to spell out the whole word for "Thanks." It will be appreciated.
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