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-ing and -ed (Participle) Clauses

Learning English Grammar

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The Dog Hit by the Car Wasn't Hurt

The dog hit by the car wasn't hurt. So, effectively, what we do is combine all the bits that identify the subject into one phrase. It's like a reduced relative clause that becomes the subject of the sentence. You can see this form quite regularly in warning notices in public places. Well done if you got them all right. Do join us again for more 6 Minute Grammar.

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