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What does this phrase mean: I walk the line. | dinner and supper
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joined or joining? Wed Apr 23, 2008 6:26 am  joined or joining?		  
The two rivers becom a larger one when _____ together.

A. joined B. joining

I choose B, the suggested answer is A.

I don't know why. what's your opinion? thanks!
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joined or joining? Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:01 am  joined or joining?		  
In general:

If they are joined by a human act or some unusual act of nature, "joined" is used.

If it's a normal natural act of nature, use "joining".
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joined or joining? Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:12 am  joined or joining?		  
reasonable! good! thank you!
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