Identifying Present and Past Participle

Identify the present participle:

• The running water in the stream was crystal clear.

Identify the present participle:

• They were singing loudly at the concert.

Identify the present participle:

• The studying students were focused and determined.

Identify the present participle:

• The dog was barking at the stranger.

Identify the present participle:

• She is cooking dinner for her family.

Identify the present participle:

• We were walking through the park when it started to rain.

Identify the present participle:

• The working professionals were busy with their tasks.

Identify the present participle:

• They were dancing at the party until midnight.

Identify the present participle:

• The writing on the old letter was faint but legible.

Identify the present participle:

• The baby is crying because it’s hungry.