Using Participles

Participles always act as what? (Click all that apply)

• nouns

• adjectives

• adverbs

• all three

Participles look like what?

• to + verb

• ONLY end in -ing

• end in -ing AND -ed/-nt/other past tense verb endings

• none of the above

Is the underlined word a participle?

The crying girl held her scraped knee.

• yes

• no

Is the underlined word a participle?

Crying is a good way to get your feelings out.

• yes

• no

Is the underlined word a participle?

The burnt toast popped out of the convection oven.

• yes

• no

Is the underlined word a participle?

The burnt toast popped out of the convection oven.

• yes

• no

Is the underlined word a participle?

A hummingbird, seeking food, came to our red azalea blossoms.

• yes

• no

What is the underlined participle modifying?

A hummingbird, seeking food, came to our red azalea blossoms.

• food

• azalea blossoms

• hummingbird

• came

How is the underlined participle acting?

A hummingbird, seeking food, came to our red azalea blossoms.

• noun

• adjective

• adverb

• verb

Is the underlined word a participle?

The red shirt, worn by Kevin, belongs to my brother.

• yes

• no