sb70012 May I know why A and B can not work? A is the wrong verb form for 'exist'. B is possible; it is just sloppy style.
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sb70012 May I know why A and B can not work?A is the wrong verb form for 'exist'.
Mister Micawber A is the wrong verb form for 'exist'.This is option A:
sb70012the debate (which was existed)No, you cannot do that. 'Exist' is intransitive, so it does not form passive voice.
Mister Micawber A needs 'existing' to be grammatically correct.If "the debate existing" is correct in A, then why "the research existing" in B is sloppy?
sb70012They look to have the same construction.I considered the entire answer, not just the '-ing' portion.