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Hello,everyone.I need help with this two sentences.
1.【Being examined 】twice a year is the rule that every driver must obey.
2.【Committed 】to improving services,we will provide customers with all the information.
why the first one use being+ed,and the second use the -ed.Can we say
Examined twice a year…or
Being committed to improving…
Very appreciate your response!❤️
2022년 7월 5일 오전 2:52
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In number 1, “being examined” is a gerund phrase (a type of noun phrase), and serves as the subject of the main clause of the sentence. We cannot omit “being”, as it is part of the passive voice.
In number 2, “committed (to improving services” is an adjective phrase modifying the subject “we”. We could theoretically add “being” (as a participle, not a gerund), but it’s not required, and English speakers prefer not to use unnecessary words that don’t add value to the communication.
2022년 7월 5일
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