use the sentence to complete the activity

The competing teams shook hands after the game was over.

Write 1-2 sentences identifying the participle in this sentence and its function.

The participle in this sentence is "competing." It functions as an adjective describing the teams.

use the paragraph to complete the activity

This year, the science fair was won by Alex Muros. His project explained why leaves change colors in the fall. Alex was given a prize by the principal. He will also get to present his project at the statewide science fair the spring. Alex will be taken out for ice cream by his parents to celebrate his hard work.

Rewrite the paragraph so that all of the sentences are in the active voice.

Alex Muros won the science fair this year. His project explained why leaves change colors in the fall. The principal gave Alex a prize. He will also present his project at the statewide science fair in the spring. Alex's parents will take him out for ice cream to celebrate his hard work.

The participle in this sentence is "competing." It acts as an adjective and modifies the noun "teams."

The participle in this sentence is "competing," which functions as an adjective modifying the noun "teams." The past participle "shook" also functions as a verb indicating the action of the teams shaking hands.