Q: If They were swallowing space as the monster moved purposefully away., can we say that "They were moving very quickly with the monster."?

A: yes

Q: If While still in the death chamber, the inspector had snapped a few quick pictures of himself sitting in the chair, and he is planning to use them as Christmas cards this year., can we say that "The inspector had no means of taking pictures while sitting in the death chamber."?

A: no

Q: If Never able to paint anything unless he had it before his eyes, Soutine set about re-enacting some of the classic paintings he loved most., can we say that "Soutine paints from memory."?

A: no

Q: If (And, incidentally, sneering comparisons are a big part of the next round of SATs., can we say that "On the next set of SATs, comparisons will be a large part."?

A:
yes