A participle is a noun, verb, or adjective formed from a verb.
Examples of a Participle as a Verb
Past Tense: Use "had," "has," "was," "were" with the verb in past tense.
She has read that book already.
I have visited Scotland many times.
It was swept yesterday.
We were suprised he came.
He was frustrated with his grade.
Present Tense: Use "am," "are," "is," "was," "were" with the verb in present tense.
It was thundering all night.
I am waiting in the lobby.
You are engaging your audience nicely.
They were singing in the car.
Examples of a Participle as a Noun: the word tends to end with -ing
She loves singing in the shower.
He wasn't studying as he should.
Eavesdropping can get you in trouble.
Examples of a Participle as an Adjective: the word occurs before the noun
She took a cycling class last week.
His dyed hair is starting to fade.
I enjoyed the glimmering rainbow in the distance.
The baked potato came out just right.
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