Past and Present Participle

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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', 'swimming'.

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What is a past participle?

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A past participle is a verb form that typically ends in -ed for regular verbs and is used to indicate a completed action. Example: 'walked', 'played'.

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How do you identify a present participle in a sentence?

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Look for verbs ending in -ing that describe an action happening now or continuously.

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How do you identify a past participle in a sentence?

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Look for verbs that indicate a completed action, often used with 'has', 'have', or 'had'.

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What is the function of present participles in sentences?

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Present participles can function as verbs, adjectives, or nouns. Example: 'The running water is cold.' (adjective)

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What is the function of past participles in sentences?

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Past participles can function as verbs or adjectives. Example: 'The broken toy is on the floor.' (adjective)

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Give an example of a sentence using a present participle.

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I am reading a book.

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Give an example of a sentence using a past participle.

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She has finished her homework.

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What is the difference between 'seeing' and 'seen'?

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'Seeing' is a present participle indicating an ongoing action, while 'seen' is a past participle indicating a completed action.

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What is the past participle of 'to go'?

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The past participle of 'to go' is 'gone'.