Participle Flashcard

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What is a participle?

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

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What is the present participle of the verb 'to please'?

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Pleasing.

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What is the past participle of the verb 'to abandon'?

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Abandoned.

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How do participles function in a sentence?

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Participles can function as adjectives, modifying nouns or pronouns.

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

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Present participles describe ongoing actions (e.g., 'running'), while past participles describe completed actions (e.g., 'run').

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Provide an example of a sentence using a present participle as an adjective.

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The running water was cold.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a past participle as an adjective.

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The broken vase lay on the floor.

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What role do past participles play in expressing emotions?

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Past participles describe how someone feels (e.g., 'I am confused').

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What is the correct participle form to describe a team that is currently losing?

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Losing.

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What is the correct participle form to describe a view that is enjoyable?

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Pleasing.