Select the correct answer from the list. (1 point)
A participle is a type of verb that can function as a(n)______ in a sentence. Participles can be present or past participles. Present participles always end in______ , and past participles end in_____unless they are irregular verbs.
noun, -ing, -ed
Which word is the past tense of an irregular verb?(1 point)
Responses
aimed
aimed
tapped
tapped
hidden
hidden
squawked
squawked
hidden
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
leads
leads
walking
walking
The participle that functions as an adjective in the sentence is "walking."
Which sentence contains a participle functioning as a verb?(1 point)
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Mateo will only eat cooked carrots.
Mateo will only eat cooked carrots.
David brought coloring books to the restaurant.
David brought coloring books to the restaurant.
The blinking sign warns drivers of a sharp curve ahead.
The blinking sign warns drivers of a sharp curve ahead.
The students are waiting for the bus.
The sentence "The students are waiting for the bus." contains a participle functioning as a verb.
Which sentence contains a participle functioning as an adjective?(1 point)
Responses
The teacher is grading papers at her desk.
The teacher is grading papers at her desk.
Katrina is wandering around the school looking for her brother.
Katrina is wandering around the school looking for her brother.
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 sentence "The swimming pool in my neighborhood is closed for the winter." contains a participle functioning as an adjective.
Which sentence includes a dependent clause?(1 point)
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Today is her 16th birthday.
Today is her 16th birthday.
The package was heavy.
The package was heavy.
It was a fancy hat!
It was a fancy hat!
She smiled as she opened the package.