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Pertaining to verbs whose action has no direct effect upon

Definition:

This term refers to verbs that do not have a direct impact or cause a tangible effect upon the object of the action.

Examples:

1. Participle:

In the sentence "She was dancing in the rain," the verb "dancing" is an example of a verb pertaining to an action with no direct effect upon anything.

2. Infinitive:

The phrase "to dream of becoming an astronaut" contains the infinitive verb "to dream," which lacks a direct impact on any object.

3. Gerund:

In the sentence "Skiing is his favorite sport," the gerund "skiing" represents a verb that has no direct effect upon anyone or anything.

4. Passive Voice:

In the sentence "The cake was baked by the chef," the passive voice verb "baked" indicates an action that doesn't have a direct effect on the subject of the sentence.

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