[Grammar] Being unable

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rainous

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1. Unable to land a decent job, he started writing a novel at home.

2. Being unable to land a decent job, he started writing a novel at home.


Which one is correct?

And also, what is the grammatical term for starting a sentence with an adjective or an adverb?

Thank you.
 
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1. Unable to land a decent job, he started writing a novel at home.

2. Being unable to land a decent job, he started writing a novel at home.


Which one is correct?

And also, what is the grammatical term for starting a sentence with an adjective or an adverb?

Thank you.

Both are correct. 'Being' is optional'.

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leonardoatt

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Good sentences.
 
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