Lesson on "Participle Phrases" (present and past participles in writing assignments)
Channel: Englishing
Date: 2018-02-04

First, Mr. P./Marc discusses the difference between clauses and phrases. Then he gives four different formulas to use when using participle phrases. On each formula, he provides two examples. Before finishing the lesson, he explains the difference between a gerund phrase and a participle phrase which students easily misconceive.  
This lesson is designed for intermediate students who wish to improve their English grammar and those above levels who wish to clarify doubts about this topic.

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