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This is a simple question but it makes me confused.
I searched and found some Q&As but I couldn't find a proper answer.
1-1. Look at the falling leaves from the tree.
1-2. Look at the leaves falling from the tree.
1-3. Look at the leaves that are falling from the tree.
2-1. Look at the fallen leaves on the ground.
2-2. Look at the leaves fallen on the ground.
2-3. Look at the leaves that [have / are] fallen on the ground.
I think 1-2 and 1-3 are grammatically correct. 1-1 is a possible sentence but somewhat awkward.
On the other hand, I think both 2-1 and 2-2 are grammatically correct. I can't explain but I think so.
When it comes to 2-3, I think 'have' is correct. 'fall' is a intransitive verb. So it can't be used in a passive sentence.
However, if we think of 'fallen' as an adjective, can 'are' be used in the sentence?
I feel sorry for too many questions.
And thanks in advance.
I searched and found some Q&As but I couldn't find a proper answer.
1-1. Look at the falling leaves from the tree.
1-2. Look at the leaves falling from the tree.
1-3. Look at the leaves that are falling from the tree.
2-1. Look at the fallen leaves on the ground.
2-2. Look at the leaves fallen on the ground.
2-3. Look at the leaves that [have / are] fallen on the ground.
I think 1-2 and 1-3 are grammatically correct. 1-1 is a possible sentence but somewhat awkward.
On the other hand, I think both 2-1 and 2-2 are grammatically correct. I can't explain but I think so.
When it comes to 2-3, I think 'have' is correct. 'fall' is a intransitive verb. So it can't be used in a passive sentence.
However, if we think of 'fallen' as an adjective, can 'are' be used in the sentence?
I feel sorry for too many questions.
And thanks in advance.