Participles

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What are participles?

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Participles are verb forms that can function as adjectives, describing nouns or pronouns.

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What is the function of a present participle?

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Present participles always end in -ing and describe ongoing actions.

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What is the function of a past participle?

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Past participles typically end in -ed and describe completed actions, unless formed from irregular verbs.

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Can participles act as adjectives?

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Yes, participles can act as adjectives, providing more information about a noun.

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What is an example of a present participle in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'The running dog chased the ball,' 'running' is the present participle describing the dog.

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What is an example of a past participle in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'The broken vase lay on the floor,' 'broken' is the past participle describing the vase.

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How do you form a present participle?

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To form a present participle, add -ing to the base form of the verb.

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How do you form a past participle for regular verbs?

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For regular verbs, add -ed to the base form to create the past participle.

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What is an irregular past participle?

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An irregular past participle does not follow the standard -ed pattern, such as 'gone' from 'go'.

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

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle functions as an adjective.