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Figure 2.11 Past participles for to drink over space


Source: Atwood (1953: 20)


Verbs are a particular point of contention for most prescriptivists. My
great-aunt Lillian used to wag her finger at me and intone “You may not
abuse past participles in my home.” Most likely you’ve had an experience
something like this with a relative or teacher.

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