This is a free sample lesson. Sign up for Magoosh to get access to over 200 video lessons.
Tense of Participial Phrases
Video Player is loading.
This is a modal window.
This video could not be loaded. If video issues continue after switching web browsers, check out our Video FAQs for more advice.
Next Lesson
Summary
The discussion focuses on the nuances of using participial phrases in sentences, particularly emphasizing the importance of tense agreement between the main verb and the participial phrase.
- Participles are versatile modifiers but have limitations regarding tense.
- The tense of a participial phrase is determined by the tense of the main verb in the sentence.
- If the action described by the participial phrase occurs at a different time than the action of the main clause, a participial phrase cannot be used.
- Incorrect use of participial phrases can lead to grammatical errors, necessitating the use of different types of modifiers.
- Understanding the relationship between the action of the sentence and the action of the object is crucial for correct sentence construction.
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to Participial Phrases
00:20
Tense Agreement in Participial Phrases
01:01
Limitations and Correct Usage of Participial Phrases