We can use participles to combine two sentences. Note that this technique is used when both clauses have the same subject. Study the example given… Continue reading
Joining two sentences using participles
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An overview of participles
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This lesson provides a detailed overview of participles. Participles are non-finite verbs used as adjectives. Participles usually end in –ing or –ed. Since participles are… Continue reading
Present and past participles
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When –ing forms are used to make continuous tense forms, they are called present participles. Note that present participles are often confused with gerunds. Although… Continue reading
Participles exercise
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Complete the following sentences. Answers 1. As he was condemned to death, the scaffold was erected for his execution. 2. It being a rainy day,… Continue reading
Participles as adjectives
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Participles can often be used as adjectives before nouns, or after be and other copular verbs. A fallen leaf A lost dog An interesting book… Continue reading