Participles can also act as adjectives. In this case, they modify nouns. Sometimes participles are used as adjectives after be or other copular verbs. In this case, they complete the predicate.
When participles help to form continuous and perfect tenses, they act as participles.
This grammar exercise tests your ability to recognize participles and adjectives.
1. She was excited about the project.
Excited is an adjective here and it acts as the complement of the verb was.
2. I watched an interesting movie yesterday.
When ing forms are used before nouns they act as adjectives.
3. She was driving us crazy.
When ing forms are used to form continuous tenses, they are used as participles.
4. I hope you are fully recovered from your operation.
Recovered is an adjective here. Participles are often used after the verb be. In this case, they complete the predicate and act as adjectives.
5. Her idea seems exciting.
Participles are often used as adjectives after be and other copular verbs.
6. The children were screaming at the top of their voice.
When ing forms are used to form continuous tenses, they act as present participles.
7. I had warned you.
When participles are used to form perfect tenses, they act as past participles.
8. He was not expecting this.
When participles are used to form continuous tenses, they act as present participles.
9. It was beginning to rain.
When ing forms are used to form continuous tenses, they act as present participles.
10. I did not enjoy the party because I was bored.
Participles are often used after the verb be as adjectives. In this case, they complete the verb.
11. They have not been able to find the missing child.
When ing forms are used before nouns, they act as adjectives.
12. She is retired now.
Participles are often used after the verb be as adjectives. In this case, they complete the verb.
Answers
1. She was excited about the project. (Adjective)
2. I watched an interesting movie yesterday. (Adjective)
3. She was driving us crazy. (Participle)
4. I hope you are fully recovered from your operation. (Adjective)
5. Her idea seems exciting. (Adjective)
6. The children were screaming at the top of their voice. (Participle)
7. I had warned you. (Participle)
8. He was not expecting this. (Participle)
9. It was beginning to rain. (Participle)
10. I did not enjoy the party because I was bored. (Adjective)
11. They have not been able to find the missing child. (Adjective)
12. She is retired now. (Adjective)
