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1. 1.

   State whether the-ing word in each of the following sentences is a participle in the role of an adjective, a gerund or part of a finite verb phrase.

   1. The children were racing to school because they were late.
   2. The barking dogs chased the thief.
   3. Dancing bear shows are banned here.
   4. Karan likes cycling.
   5. Reading is a useful habit.
   6. We are making a puppet.
   7. There is a growing need to improve literacy.
   8. Entering this area is prohibited.
2. 2.

   State the function of the best participle in each of the following sentences: participial adjective, part of a perfect participle, or part of a finite verb phrase.

   1. The children will have slept by the time we reach home.
   2. Everybody was invited to the reception.
   3. The washed sheets were hung out to dry.
   4. The chief guest has arrived.
   5. Having improved his grade, Gaurav felt more confident.
   6. The poor man wore torn clothes and tattered shoes.
   7. Preeti looked at the burned toast and burst into tears.
   8. Having written the letter, Priya decided not to post it.
   9. Everybody rushed out to play in the fallen snow.
   10. The mountains looked as pretty as a painted picture.
3. 3.

   Identify the participle in each of the following sentences and state whether it is a present or past participle. Also write the grammatical function of each.

   1. We were elated by our result.
   2. An MP is an elected representative of the people.
   3. This is really interesting.
   4. Don't ever accept anything from an unknown man.
   5. When everyone was so kind to me, I was overwhelmed.
   6. He could not walk with his twisted ankle and needed support.
   7. Listen to the music of the falling rain.
   8. I was most hurt by her rude behaviour.
   9. My niece is quite talented.
   10. I have never met a more cultured gentleman.
4. 4.

   Combine each set of sentences to make one sentence using a participle. The first one has been done for you.

   1. The cyclist was overtaken by another. He pulled harder. Overtaken by another, the cyclist pedalled harder.
   2. The player caught the ball. He threw it at the wicket.
   3. The boxer lost the match. He was beaten in the final round.
   4. He is quite old. He should be more responsible. (Use consider)
   5. He had decided to resign. He submitted his resignation letter.
   6. We were charmed with the performance. We rewarded the participants.
   7. He opened the door. He rushed out.
   8. The guard opened the gate. We drove in.
   9. Cinderella left in a hurry. She dropped one of her glass slippers.
   10. Poonam saw her sister leave. She asked her where she was going.