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Originally Posted by Naamplao  Well I'll try
#1 is correct since "who pass the exam." is an adjective clause modifying the noun student.
#2 is correct since "passing the exam." is a present participle phrase which modifies the noun student. Passing is not a gerund. Gerunds act as nouns not adjectives.
#3 is wrong since "to pass the exam." is an infinitive phrase. An infinitive phrase acts as a noun...not an adjective. |
Thank you again.
In terms of grammar, your explanation sounds perfect. But what about the sense of each of the sentences, with #3 put aside? Do they convey the same meaning?
Now I feel I need to tell you somethng about my finds I've made - #3 seems all right in accordance with a few grammar books I own, but there are some other sentences explained:
That's the CD to buy. (non-finite form;
to buy modifies
CD)
That's the CD you should buy. (finite form;
you should buy modifies
CD)
Making Sense of Grammar, David Crystal
I'm really curious about that!
