Understanding Participles Quiz

What is the main difference between finite and non-finite verbs?

• Non-finite verbs act as verbs.

• Non-finite verbs cannot act as adjectives.

• Finite verbs act as verbs.

• Finite verbs act as nouns.

Which form of the verb 'tire' is used as a present participle?

• Tired

• Tiring

• Tire

• Tires

In the sentence 'The boy sitting under the tree is reading a book', what role does 'sitting' play?

• It is a non-finite participle.

• It is a gerund.

• It is an infinitive.

• It is a finite verb.

In the sentence 'Putting on her walking shoes, she started walking briskly', what is the main verb?

• Putting

• Walking

• Started

• Shoes

In the sentence 'He enjoys eating mangoes', what is the role of 'eating'?

• It is a gerund.

• It is a participle.

• It is an infinitive.

• It is a finite verb.

In the sentence 'Smiling, she hugged the crying baby', what role does 'crying' play?

• It is an infinitive.

• It is a non-finite participle.

• It is a gerund.

• It is a finite verb.

In the sentence 'The thief ran screaming out of the house', what role does 'screaming' play?

• It is a non-finite participle.

• It is a finite verb.

• It is a gerund.

• It is an infinitive.

In the sentence 'The boy wearing the red jacket is my cousin', what role does 'wearing' play?

• It is a gerund.

• It is a finite verb.

• It is an infinitive.

• It is a non-finite participle.

What is a key characteristic of participles when used as adjectives?

• They are non-finite verbs.

• They are always infinitives.

• They are always gerunds.

• They are always finite verbs.

Which of the following is an example of a past participle?

• Tires

• Tire

• Tired

• Tiring