February 21st, 2010 in English Grammar, English Learning
State whether the –ing forms given in the following sentences are participles or gerunds. In the case of participles, name the noun or pronoun they qualify. In the case of gerunds, state what function they serve in the sentence.
February 21st, 2010 in English Grammar, English Learning
Rewrite the following sentences by changing the participle into a finite verb.
February 21st, 2010 in English Grammar, English Learning
Join the following pairs of sentences by using a participle.
November 1st, 2009 in English Grammar, English Learning, ESL
Forms of the participle
The participle can be in the active or passive voice.
Examples of present participle in the passive form are given below.