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5 May, 19:33

Read the following sentences. Then identify the participle and participial phrase and identify them as past or present.

The tired traveler decided to rent a room for the night.

participle:

tense:

Although he was strong, his aching back felt the burden he had lifted for so long.

participle:

tense:

Exhausted from his journey, the man fell asleep right away.

participle:

participial phrase:

tense:

Surprisingly, the clerk saw the determined man leave his room just before sunrise.

participle:

tense:

Faced with another long day, the traveler toiled on.

participle:

participial phrase:

tense:

Never had the clerk seen such a focused man.

participle:

tense:

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  1. 5 May, 21:48
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    the answer to number 1 is present.
  2. 5 May, 22:35
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    Participles exemplify the words formed of verbs that function either as adjectives or nouns. These are of two types which include present participle and past participle and a participle phrase consists of a participle along with any modifier and object that accomplishes the thought. Thus, as per the above description, the identification is as follows:

    1). Participle: tired

    Tense: Past participle

    2). Participle : aching

    Tense: present participle

    3). Participle phrase: Exhausted from his journey

    Tense: Past participle

    4). Participle : Determined

    Tense : Past participle

    5). Participle phrase: Faced with another long day

    Tense: Past participle

    6). Participle: Focused

    Tense: Past participle
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