Holoman
Troubadour
I have a quick question on using verbs in sentences. I understand that it is best to use active rather than passive verbs in fiction, for example:
But how about using verbs of this form
Are either of these sentences 'better' than the other because of the use of verbs (picked/picking)?
I have noticed that I am avoiding using 'ing' forms of verbs because I seem to have got it in my head that it's better to use 'ed' but no idea why I think this or if it is even true. I think I may have gotten confused with the active/passive thing.
John picked a flower.
A flower was picked by John.
But how about using verbs of this form
John walked by the river and picked a flower from the bank.
John walked by the river, picking a flower from the bank.
Are either of these sentences 'better' than the other because of the use of verbs (picked/picking)?
I have noticed that I am avoiding using 'ing' forms of verbs because I seem to have got it in my head that it's better to use 'ed' but no idea why I think this or if it is even true. I think I may have gotten confused with the active/passive thing.