What is a participle?
Participles

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, noun, or part of a verb tense.
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What are the two types of participles?
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The two types of participles are present participles (ending in -ing) and past participles (usually ending in -ed, -en, or irregular forms).
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How do present participles function in a sentence?
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Present participles can function as adjectives, nouns, or parts of continuous verb tenses.
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How do past participles function in a sentence?
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Past participles can function as adjectives, nouns, or parts of perfect verb tenses.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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In the sentence 'The cooked turkey was ready for Thanksgiving,' what role does 'cooked' play?
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'Cooked' is a past participle acting as an adjective describing the turkey.
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In the sentence 'Sleeping is important for one's health,' what role does 'sleeping' play?
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'Sleeping' is a present participle acting as a noun, specifically the subject of the sentence.
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What is the function of participles in a participial phrase?
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Participles in a participial phrase provide additional information about a noun or pronoun in the sentence.
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