Inglese per Italiani: -ing & -ed Clauses (Proposizioni -ing e -ed)

The video tutorial explains the use of clauses with verbs in ING and ED forms. ING clauses are used to indicate actions happening at a specific time and can function as nouns. ED clauses have a passive meaning and are used to describe actions that have been completed. The tutorial provides examples for both types of clauses and discusses their usage in sentences.

What is the primary function of clauses in a sentence?

• To confuse the reader

• To provide additional information

• To act as a standalone sentence

• To replace nouns

When do we typically use ING clauses?

• To express passive actions

• To indicate actions happening at a specific time

• To list items

• To describe future events

Which of the following is an example of an ING clause?

• The car parked outside

• The student talking to the teacher

• The book read by the student

• The meal cooked by the chef

What is the passive meaning associated with ED clauses?

• They indicate completed actions

• They describe ongoing actions

• They show future intentions

• They express actions done to the subject

Which sentence correctly uses an ED clause?

• The jumping frog

• The singing bird

• The stolen paintings

• The running dog

How are ING clauses used at the beginning of a sentence?

• As an adjective

• As a noun

• As a conjunction

• As a verb

What is the main difference between ING and ED clauses?

• ING clauses are active, ED clauses are passive

• ING clauses describe actions, ED clauses describe states

• ING clauses are future-oriented, ED clauses are past-oriented

• ING clauses are passive, ED clauses are active