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"I think you can help me solve a problem I have.  I teach and have students who consistently begin sentences with 'ing' words in a way which I am certain is incorrect, but I am struggling to work out how to advise them accurately.  I know enough about grammar to know that there are a lot of different types of 'ing' word but am struggling to work out which type it is that they are incorrectly using.  Here are some examples: \"Meaning that rituals impact on all aspects of people and societies.\"  \"Arguing that anthropologists have moral obligations toward the people that they study.\"  \"Minimising the importance of geographical location.\"  Can you help me identify specifically what it is that they are doing - what 'ing' form is that?  It could be the second half of a sentence but it doesn't work as a stand alone ... thank you!"
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