[Grammar] Being unable

[rainous]

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.

 

[tedtmc]

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'.

not a teacher

 

[leonardoatt]

Good sentences.