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    This document provides examples of sentences with present participles and identifies whether each sentence is correct or incorrect. It explains that sentences should avoid "double verbs" where a present participle is used alongside an auxiliary verb like "is", "was", or "are". The correct sentences use present participles as adjectives rather than verbs.

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    This document provides examples of sentences with present participles and identifies whether each sentence is correct or incorrect. It explains that sentences should avoid "double verbs" where a present participle is used alongside an auxiliary verb like "is", "was", or "are". The correct sentences use present participles as adjectives rather than verbs.

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    SKILL 4.

    BE CAREFUL OF PRESENT PARTICIPLES

    1. The companies offering the lowest prices will have the most customers. CORRECT
    2. Those travelers are completing their trip on Delta should report to Gate Three. INCORRECT
    3. The artisans were demonstrating various handicrafts at booths throughout the fair
    4. The fraternities are giving the wildest parties attract the most new pledges
    5. The first team winning four games is awarded the championship.
    6. The speaker was trying to make his point was often interrupted vociferously
    7. The fruits were rotting because of the moisture in the crates carrying them to market
    8. Any students desiring official transcripts should complete the appropriate form.
    9. The advertisements were announcing the half-day sale received a lot of attention
    10. The spices flavoring the meal were quite distinctive.

    ANSWERS

    1. Correct
    2. Incorrect. Double verb
    3. Correct
    4. Incorrect. Double verb
    5. Correct
    6. Incorrect. Double verb
    7. Correct
    8. Correct
    9. Incorrect. Double verb
    10. Correct

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