Lesson 14 Grammar- Participles

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What is a participle?

Back

A participle is a form of a verb that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle).

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What is a past participle?

Back

A past participle is a verb form that typically ends in -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n, used to indicate a completed action. Example: 'tired' from 'tire'.

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What is a present participle?

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A present participle is a verb form that ends in -ing and is used to indicate an ongoing action. Example: 'running' from 'run'.

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Identify the past participle in this sentence: 'The door was closed.'

Back

Closed is the past participle.

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Identify the present participle in this sentence: 'The dog is barking.'

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Barking is the present participle.

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective, describing a noun or pronoun.

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Give an example of a sentence using a past participle.

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The broken toy was on the floor.

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Give an example of a sentence using a present participle.

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The running water is cold.

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What is the difference between a past participle and a present participle?

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A past participle indicates a completed action, while a present participle indicates an ongoing action.

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Which of the following is a present participle: 'jumping', 'jumped'?

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Jumping is the present participle.