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Present and past participle worksheet

October 5, 2016 - pdf

There are two types of participles: present participle and past participle. The present participle form always ends in –ing. Most verbs have their past participle form ending in –ed or –en. Of course, there are several exceptions to this rule.

Both the present participle and the past participle can be used as adjectives.

Complete the following sentences with an appropriate participle.

Exercise

1. His ………………… coat needs mending.

Correct! Wrong!

2. A ………………. stone gathers no moss.

Correct! Wrong!

3. A ……………….. opportunity never returns.

Correct! Wrong!

4. He kept me ………………..

Correct! Wrong!

5. She looked ………………….

Correct! Wrong!

6. I saw the storm ………………….

Correct! Wrong!

7. ……………… a noise, I turned around.

Correct! Wrong!

8. Being ………………….., he quit his job.

Correct! Wrong!

9. Being ………………… with work, I couldn’t meet them.

Correct! Wrong!

10. ……………….. by his wife, he persevered.

Correct! Wrong!

Answers

1. His tattered coat needs mending.

2. A rolling stone gathers no moss.

3. A lost opportunity never returns.

4. He kept me waiting.

5. She looked worried.

6. I saw the storm approaching.

7. Hearing a noise, I turned around.

8. Being dissatisfied, he quit his job.

9. Being occupied with work, I couldn’t meet them.

10. Encouraged by his wife, he persevered.

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