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User_gary wrote:Since present participle is adjective, I think it modifies the noun (girl). Am I right?There are different ways to look at this. I regard carrying as a present participle used as a relative clause equivalent in your sentence.In other words, it could read: I saw a girl who/that...

computer programs you have got plenty of them, but is paid unless you crack them all.Best dictionaries IMO:-Cambridge-Macmillan-Oxford-Collins COBUILD (I like this because it presents pronunciations for all forms: Infinitive, gerund, past, present, past participle...)Regards.

To is a preposition in your example and all prepositions take a gerund. With regard to aviation, 2 hours to land doesn't make sense. 2 hours to landing means the airplane will come down on to the runway in 2 hours' time.CheersCB

Hi, I am confused as regards to when I should place an infinitive or a gerund after than. Generally speaking, you can do either. However, in some contexts and with some verbs, one will sound better than the other. This is really just a matter of collocation and of style. 'Getting a feel for it'...

I am confused as regards to when I should place an infinitive or a gerund after than. A. I'm gonna stay clean getting rid of my drug addiction, if for no other reason than to be able to come back here and show you that your way isn't the only way. Can I replace than to be able to ~with than...

Swagatalakshmi wrote:OK - consulted couple of grammar books."Participles" (verb+-ing or verb in past participle form) ALWAYS modify nouns.If you see a verb +-ing used as a stand-alone phrase (noun) which is not modifying anything, it must be a gerund. There is nothing called "adverbial...

Well.. as far as the difference between present participle and geruind is concerned, its quite simple. present participles are part adjectives and part verbs while gerunds are part nouns and part varbs. Present Participle Examples: 1. Moses entered the burning bushes. ...

Hello, Goodman.First of all, thank you for your reply. Part 1 The problem is that it's not easy for me to understand where I should use a gerund and where an infinitive in such sentences.As regards to first two sentences, what's the problem? It sounds unnatural for your native speaker ear, but...

Dear friends, It is a most interesting distinction. We may say perhaps that «nice to meet you» designates the introductory moment. It is therefore a single event. It is therefore the infinitive. «Nice meeting you» designates however the period of conversation consequent upon the introductory...

Rishonly wrote:Following is a rule that can be applied in deciding the form of a pronoun--my or me. In a formal writing, if a pronoun precedes a gerund, use the possessive form of the pronoun--Your/our/its/their/my...etc. For example, (1) I hope you don't mind my asking about your...