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some other Verb in the sentence. Thus "1walking " or "supported" may be Past, Present, or
Future:1. Past:(1) W Ialking on, I soon reached Windsor," i.e.,
"after I walked on."
(2) "Supported by this scanty food, lie lived for ten
days longer," i.e., " since hie was supported."
2. Present:(1) "I see an old man walking towards me," i.e.,
itwho is walking," or, " and hie is walkinq."
(2) " I see an old man coming this way, suppJorted by
his son," i.e., " who," or, " and hie, is being supported."
3. Future:(1) " W~alking on, you will soon reach 'Windsor," i.e.,
"if you (will) walk- on."
(2) " Supported by his son's daily labor, lie will
live for the rest of his life in comfort," i.e.,
"since lie will be supported."
15 The Participial forms might be arranged as follows, accordling to their formsAcTIvE. PASSIVE.
INCOMPLETE supporting (being) supported
COMPLETE having sup- having been
ported supported