The answer to your question would be that the definition that best identifies and explains the function of the word "tying" as it is used in this sentence is the following one: In the selected sentence, the word "tying" is a verbal that functions as an adverb.
A verbal is a word formed from a verb but functioning as a different part of speech. "Tying his shoe" is a participle phrase. In fact, it is present participle phrase, as it is created from the form of a verb used with the verb to be as an auxiliary verb (progressive tense). Removing the auxiliary verb and using the -ing form of the main verb produces a present participle. In this case the participle is functioning as an adverb because it is telling something about the manner in which Garrett prevented an embarrassing fall. He did this tying his shoe. You can tell this by asking the following question: How did Garrett prevent the embarrassing fall? Tying his shoe.
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You have every right to be angry, but that doesn't give you the right to be mean.
He drank life before spitting it out.
My Mum tries to be cool by saying that she likes all the same things that I do.
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<span>30) The function of the word flocking as it is used in this sentence is shown here:
D) It is called a participle and it functions as an adjective in this sentence.The sentence stands as a nice example of how participle phrase adds description to the sentence. The media specialist smiled when he saw the eager students flocking <span>to the area with the latest bestsellers. The highlighted part of the sentence contains objects and modifiers that completes the thought which is a direct characteristic of a participle.</span></span>
400 pt is less than 100 gal
