if someone meeting

Dressman · Beitrag von **Dressman** » 18. Feb 2006 20:15

Hey guys,

I saw a TV show where following sentence came up: Call me if someone meeting that description comes in.

Which structure is behind if someone meeting? Maybe a participle construction or a gerund one? I hope anyone can help me.

Greetings,
Dressman

CID · Beitrag von **CID** » 18. Feb 2006 20:35

participle (reduced relative clause)

instead of

"Call me if someone comes in who meets that description."

Dressman · Beitrag von **Dressman** » 18. Feb 2006 21:09

Oh, yes. I'm just a fool. You're right. Thanks. Is it also possible to say instead of that participle form: Call me if someone who meets that description comes in.