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Where do non-finite clauses come in sentences?
Check the book
Comment on the meaning of this non-defining non-finite clause: Satisfaction is a concept impossible to define precisely.
Expanding information
Comment on the meaning of this non-defining non-finite clause: She caught up on her work through staying up till 2.00 in the mornings and cutting down on her sleep.
Making something possible
Comment on the meaning of this non-defining non-finite clause: The eyes in the mirror stared back at her, guilty and a little ashamed.
Descriptive detail
Comment on the meaning of this non-defining non-finite clause: Driven to a frenzy by the loud music and flashing lights, the two began dancing uncontrollably, down the aisle towards the stage.
Cause and effect. The cause precedes the effect.
Comment on the meaning of this non-defining non-finite clause: There are a lot of people still queuing up for concert tickets.
Things happening simultaneously
Comment on the meaning of this non-defining non-finite clause: Once away from the city and into the fresh, country lanes, we opened all the windows and breathed deeply.
One thing happening immediately after another
What is the difference between defining and non-defining non-finite clause? Give examples
My sister's the one wearing a sari. VS Leaping out of bed, he grabbed the baseball bat and began hammering on the wall.
Comment of the form and use of the clause "although...." - Although willing to lend a hand, he’s never around when you actually need help.
verbless clause, "he is" is ellipted, adverbial clause
What are different forms of infinitives? Give examples.
1. I want to be taken out and given a good time. 2. It would have been rude to have left the party any earlier.
When do you use bare infinitives: 1 ... 2... 3...
1. after rather than. 2. as the complement of a pseudo-cleft sentence. 3. attached to another clause — after ‘sense’ verbs (e.g. hear, see).
When do you use full infinitives? 1... 2... 3...
1. as the subject of another clause. 2. as the complement of another clause. 3. attached to another clause.
Say as much as you can regarding the form and use of the "while...." clause: I met him while living in Egypt.
Reduced adverbial clause, subordinate clause, "I was" is ellipted, present participle, "e" is omitted to add "ing"
We can use present participle clauses as: 1 ... 2 ... 3...
1. the subject of another clause. 2. the complement of another clause. 3. after certain verbs and verb, adjective or noun + preposition combinations.
What are different forms of Present and Past Participle? Give examples.
Having drunk all water, they started collecting snow. / Being rejected in this way, I consider I have rights. / Having been invited for so may years, I couldn't
What are the five forms that are used in non-finite clauses? Give examples.
Present participle, Past participle, Full infinitive, Bare infinitive, Verbless
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