the boy playing soccer (V-ing after noun)
the boy playing soccer (V-ing after noun) means “Present participle (V-ing) describing a noun: the boy playing soccer, a crying baby”. An -ing form can describe a noun like an adjective, showing what it is doing. Formation: noun + V-ing... (after) · V-ing + noun (single word, before)
Present participle (V-ing) describing a noun: the boy playing soccer, a crying baby
A2Formation
noun + V-ing... (after) · V-ing + noun (single word, before)
Explanation
An -ing form can describe a noun like an adjective, showing what it is doing. When there are extra words, the phrase goes after the noun: the boy playing soccer, the woman standing at the door. A single -ing word usually goes before the noun: a crying baby, running water. It is a short way of saying the boy who is playing soccer.
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Note
The -ing form here means active ('doing'). For a passive meaning ('done to'), use the past participle instead: a watch made in Japan (egr068).
FAQ
the boy playing soccer (V-ing after noun) — what does it mean and how is it used?
Present participle (V-ing) describing a noun: the boy playing soccer, a crying baby. An -ing form can describe a noun like an adjective, showing what it is doing. When there are extra words, the phrase goes after the noun: the boy playing soccer, the woman standing at the door. A single -ing word usually goes before the noun: a crying baby, running water. It is a short way of saying the boy who is playing soccer.
the boy playing soccer (V-ing after noun) — how do you form it?
noun + V-ing... (after) · V-ing + noun (single word, before)
the boy playing soccer (V-ing after noun) — any usage notes?
The -ing form here means active ('doing'). For a passive meaning ('done to'), use the past participle instead: a watch made in Japan (egr068).