1Advance with English Module 5 Unit 2 The environment Grammar and usageVerb-ing form as an adjective or adverbVerb-ing form as an adjective or adverbLook at the following sentences and tell what function the italicized parts are.Tom is reading the school newsletter.Tom is strong.The problem made me very unhappy. ******************************************************The verb-ing form can be used as adjective or adverb. We can use a verb-ing form as the attributive.The sleeping boy is her cousin.His encouraging words made everyone present at the meeting regain courage.Everyone is preparing for the coming New Year's party.attributepredicativeobject complementadjectiveattributeattributeattribute 2Advance with English Module 5 Unit 2 The environment Grammar and usageVerb-ing form as an adjective Verb-ing form as an adjective We can also use a verb-ing to form a compound with an adverb or a noun.The fast-growing economy has caused enviornmental problems. 快速增长的经济引起了环境问题。Apart from caring for her children, she has to take on such heavy time-consuming housework as carrying water and firewood.除了照看小孩，她还要承担诸如挑水担柴之类的耗时重活。A verb-ing form can appear after a noun to modify it as an attributive clause does.The people operating these factories are deeply concerned about the environment.The people ____ ______these factories are deeply concerned about the environment.who operate 3Advance with English Module 5 Unit 2 The environment Grammar and usageVerb-ing form as an adjective Verb-ing form as an adjective A verb-ing form can appear after a noun to modify it as an attributive clause does.Nantong is a beautiful city attracting more and more visitors.Nantong is a beautiful city _____ _______ more and mor...
