Select the correct answer from the list. (1 point)
A participle is a type of verb that can function as a(n) 1. verb or noun 2. adjective or verb 3. adjective or noun 4. verb or adverb
in a sentence. Participles can be present or past participles. Present participles always end in 1. -ing 2. -ed 3. -s or -es 4. -ion
, and past participles end in 1. -s or -es 2. -ed 3. -ion 4. -ing
unless they are irregular verbs.
The correct answer is:
1. adjective or noun
2. -ing
3. -ed
Which word is the past tense of an irregular verb?(1 point)
Responses
aimed
aimed
squawked
squawked
tapped
tapped
hidden
The word "hidden" is the past tense of an irregular verb.
Question
Use the sentence to answer the question.
There is a walking path that leads from the middle school to the high school.
Which participle functions as an adjective?
(1 point)
Responses
is
is
path
path
walking
walking
leads
The participle that functions as an adjective in the sentence is "walking".
Which sentence contains a participle functioning as a verb?(1 point)
Responses
The students are waiting for the bus.
The students are waiting for the bus.
The blinking sign warns drivers of a sharp curve ahead.
The blinking sign warns drivers of a sharp curve ahead.
David brought coloring books to the restaurant.
David brought coloring books to the restaurant.
Mateo will only eat cooked carrots.
Mateo will only eat cooked carrots.
The sentence that contains a participle functioning as a verb is "Mateo will only eat cooked carrots." The participle "cooked" functions as the past participle of the verb "eat."
Which sentence contains a participle functioning as an adjective?(1 point)
Responses
Katrina is wandering around the school looking for her brother.
Katrina is wandering around the school looking for her brother.
The teacher is grading papers at her desk.
The teacher is grading papers at her desk.
Mr. Wallace is meeting the principal to discuss the exam schedule.
Mr. Wallace is meeting the principal to discuss the exam schedule.
The swimming pool in my neighborhood is closed for the winter.
The swimming pool in my neighborhood is closed for the winter.
The sentence that contains a participle functioning as an adjective is "The swimming pool in my neighborhood is closed for the winter." The participle "closed" functions as an adjective, describing the state of the swimming pool.
To answer this question, you need to identify the correct options for a participle to function as a verb or noun, as well as the endings for present and past participles.
1. A participle is a type of verb that can function as a verb or noun.
2. A participle is a type of verb that can function as an adjective or verb.
3. A participle is a type of verb that can function as an adjective or noun.
4. A participle is a type of verb that can function as a verb or adverb.
To determine the correct option, you could note that participles usually function as adjectives, modifying nouns. In some cases, they can also function as verbs. Therefore, option 2 seems the most suitable.
Regarding the endings for present and past participles:
1. Present participles always end in -ing.
2. Present participles always end in -ed.
3. Present participles always end in -s or -es.
4. Present participles always end in -ion.
This eliminates options 2 and 3. Present participles normally end in -ing.
Lastly, for past participles:
1. Past participles end in -s or -es.
2. Past participles end in -ed.
3. Past participles end in -ion.
4. Past participles end in -ing.
This eliminates options 1, 3, and 4. Past participles generally end in -ed, although some irregular verbs have different forms.
So, the correct answers are:
- A participle is a type of verb that can function as an adjective or verb.
- Present participles always end in -ing.
- Past participles end in -ed.