Verbals - Participles/Participials Practice

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

The plane has been delayed by snow.

• verb

• present participle

• past participle

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

A growing child needs a healthy diet.

• verb

• present participle

• past participle

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

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• verb

• present participle

• past participle

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

Brilliant red roses were growing by the fence.

• verb

• present participle

• past participle

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

The white car was following too closely.

• verb

• present participle

• past participle

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

Some spots in the grass are becoming dry.

• verb

• present participle

• past participle

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

This restaurant has a wide but unappealing menu.

• verb

• present participle

• past participle

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

The plane is arriving at gate 20.

• verb

• present participle

• past participle

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

The painted house looked wonderful.

• verb

• present participle

• past participle

Identify the part of speech of the underlined word:

The home team was winning at halftime.

• verb

• present participle

• past participle