#127 - Phrases: Location Verbs Followed by Verb + ing - English Grammar


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Phrases: Location Verbs Followed by Verb + ing

Location verbs are verb expressions that give the location of the action.

Location Verbs

Location VerbsLocation Verbs Followed by Verb + ing
Sit on a chairMy wife sat on a chair reading a book.
Lie in bedI lie in bed thinking of the things I need to do tomorrow.
Hang on a branchThe monkey hung on a branch eating a banana.
Lean against a wallMark leaned against a wall catching his breath.
Stand in the doorwayJack stood in the doorway waiting for his mom.
Crouched under a tableThe homeowner crouched under a table hiding from the robber.




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