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This sentence sounds a bit strange to me maybe it is because of the word "began". Anyway, y try: Is "began" an auxiliary verb in the sentence? No. It is called predicator. It is the verb of the sentence. And, what about "closing"? Is it a participle modifying "he," a gerund functioning as...

Began? Closing? 1. He began closing the door. Is "began" an auxiliary verb in the sentence? And, what about "closing"? Is it a participle modifying "he," a gerund functioning as the direct object, or the main verb? Thank you very much.

Anon, you need examples of WHAT?

please help me. i need some examples. thanks, anom.

The verb must indicate some action upon the object. Otherwise it is not transitive. This is normally shown by a combination of verb and noun with no words like prepositions in between. The noun immediately after the verb is the direct object. ______________ The direct objects which make...

Liveinjapan wrote: President Vladimir Putin had earlier signed a law implementing a moratorium on participating in the CFE. Does the sentence below have the same meaning? President Vladimir Putin had earlier signed into law implementing a moratorium on participating in the CFE. ThanksLiJ...

must I only use 'me' because it is an indirect object pronoun?Yes, you must! CJ

Fuerther wrote:Hi,Is it possible to use 'I' in the following sentence:Tell Jack and I when the work is done.or must I only use 'me' because it is an indirect object pronoun?Thx If you placed yourself first, you would say, 'Tell me and Jack when the work is done', wouldn't you?

Hi, Is it possible to use 'I' in the following sentence: Tell Jack and I when the work is done. or must I only use 'me' because it is an indirect object pronoun? Thx