when varying sentences how do you use a verb cluster.
2006-09-07 13:46:31 · 2 answers · asked by Amber 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
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2006-09-07 20:01:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"How to identify verb clusters.
To identify verb clusters, look for -ing words. When you find one, figure out if it is part of the kernel Basic Sentence Pattern. If it is, then it is NOT a verb cluster. See the following examples:
[1] Running is good exercise. (Here "running" is a noun, the subject of the sentence.)
[2] They were spending money like there was no tomorrow. (Here "spending" is part of the verb of the kernel sentence.)
If the -ing verb is not part of the main clause, it is probably a verb cluster. Verb clusters usually have some words attached to the -ing word, but sometimes the -ing word stands alone as a one-word cluster. All of the following are verb clusters:
[1] Spending money like there was no tomorrow, the shoppers snapped up all the bargains by noon.
[2] Flashing a smile, Kara walked away.
[3] Redialing, we finally got through.
2006-09-07 21:59:21 · answer #2 · answered by peter_lobell 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋