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One Sunday, when half of us - including my father- were at work, the rest- including myself - were in the block, taking advantage of the chance to stay in bed late in the morning

1. In the text above, what is the effect of the lack of action verbs?

2. In the text above, why does the state of being verb "were" seem appropriate for these sentences?

Respuesta :

1. The lack of action verbs creates a sense of stillness or passivity in the text. It conveys a moment of leisure or relaxation, where the focus is more on the state of being rather than on specific actions or events.

2. The state of being verb "were" seems appropriate for these sentences because it effectively establishes the ongoing state or condition of the subjects ("us," "my father," "myself") during a specific time frame (one Sunday). It indicates existence or presence without necessarily implying action, which aligns with the relaxed and passive tone of the text describing people staying in bed late in the morning.