Question

EXERCISE 1. Pick out the Participles in each of the sentences. Tell whether it is a Present or Past Participle, and how it is used:
1. Coming events cast their shadows.
2. The sight was charming.
3. A burnt child dreads the fire.
4. She looks worried and dejected.
5. I watched them rehearsing the play.
6. This tattered coat needs mending,
7. God willing we will meet again.
8. The candidates selected for this post have not turned up.
9. A man carrying a large parcel got out of the bus.
10. Entering the room, I saw him.​

Answer 1

1. present
2. past
3. present
4. present
5. past
6. present
7. present
8. past
9. past
10. present