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D Ogada Posted 17 years ago
Grammar
Verb tenses
Hi, I believe the second sentence is more correct? What tense is the verb 'becoming' in the first sentence and when is it correct to use it? Thanks, Darcy
Their backs and wings becoming light pink when breeding.
Their backs and wings become light pink when breeding.
Their backs and wings becoming light pink when breeding.
Their backs and wings become light pink when breeding.
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You'd use the second sentence when referring to their breeding habits in general. The first sentence is possible if you happen to see them at the moment of breeding Wow, look at that Their backs and wings are becoming light pink when breeding. (the verb is in present continuous)
- You'd use the second sentence when referring to their breeding habits in general.
- The first sentence is possible if you happen to see them at the moment of breeding Wow, look at that Their backs and wings are becoming light pink when breeding.
- (the verb is in present continuous)
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You'd use the second sentence when referring to their breeding habits in general.
The first sentence is possible if you happen to see them at the moment of breeding
Wow, look at that
Their backs and wings are becoming light pink when breeding. (the verb is in present continuous)
The first sentence is possible if you happen to see them at the moment of breeding
Wow, look at that
Their backs and wings are becoming light pink when breeding. (the verb is in present continuous)
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