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The Writing Centre

Simard Hall
Room 0021
60 University
P.O. Box 450
Station A, Ottawa, ON
Canada K1N 6N5

No telephone writing help available
Tel.: 613 562-5800 ext. 2267

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E-mail:
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Question:
Joseph argues that setting in a rocking chair is a form of aerobic exercise.
Answer:
The answer This verb is correctly formed. is not correct.
Explanation:
The verb "setting" is transitive, but the sentence does not describe the act of placing something or someone in a particular place. The correct form is "sitting."
 
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