[ Grammar ] With + Object + Complement ( Ving/ Vpp ) vs Absolute phrase Sentence 1 : With + Object + Complement ( Vpp = past participle.) Jim hugged me with his head tilted toward me as we watched TV. Sentence 2 : Absolute phrase Jim hugged me, his head tilted toward me as we watched TV. Sentence 3 : With + Object + Complement ( Ving = present participle.) With his head tilting toward me, he showed that he was sorry for what he said. -------------------------- Question 1 : Is “ tilted ” regarded as adjective rather than passive voice in Sentence 1 ? Question 2 : Is there any difference of meaning between Sentence 1 and 2 ? Question 3 : How do we distinguish “ tilted ”and “ tilting ” ? Could we use “ with his head tilting ” in sentence 1 ? and use “ with his head tilted ” in sentence 2 ? ------------------------ Thank you very much : )