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| I have a question about -ed phrases. My grammar book says Quote:
-ed phrases could have any meanings (Simple Present, Simple Past, Present Perfect and sometimes Past Perfect) that is passive? To give an actual example, "This is the book read by my student." could have any meaning of these by context? "This is the book which is read by my student." "This is the book which was read by my student." "This is the book which has been read by my student." Thank you for your time. And please excuse my poor explanation. Astro-D :? P.S. On the other hand, explanation of -ing phrases is very definite.My grammar book says Quote:
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| To give an actual example, "This is the book read by my student." could have any meaning of these by context? "This is the book which is read by my student." "This is the book which was read by my student." "This is the book which has been read by my student." I'd say it could be the second or third. If it said students, there would be a case for arguing the present. As you say 'student' it is unlikley that they will read the same book habitually. :D |
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| Hello, tdol. Thank you for your reply. I think I've grasp -ed phrases. Astro-D :D |
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| You're welcome. |
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