Question

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As I have mentioned, the English language can be very confusing. To give you an
example, all you have to do is read the sentences below and identify what makes their similarity and difference.
Sentence 1 David is helping an old man cross the street
Sontence The helping boy on the news is my friend.
Sentence 3 Divine loves helping people in need.

What is the similar word that can be found among the sentences?
What is the function of that word in Sentence 1?
What is the function of that word in Sentence 2?
What is the function of that word in Sentence 3?

Answer 1

What is the similar word that can be found among the sentences? Helping

What is the function of that word in Sentence 1? Used as a verb to show what action David is doing.

What is the function of that word in Sentence 2? Used as an adjective to describe the boy.

What is the function of that word in Sentence 3? Used as a verb to show what action Divine is doing.

Hope this helps :)