LoginPresent Participles For Intermediate learners
In this lesson we learn about present participles, which are verb forms ending in -ing that function as adjectives or form part of continuous verb tenses. Simple explanations and easy examples to understand their use.
What Are Present Participles?
Present participles are verb forms that end in '-ing' and are used to describe ongoing or continuous actions. Present participles can also function as adjectives, modifying nouns or pronouns.
Present Participles: Form
In order to form present participles, we can simply add an '-ing' to the base form of the verb. Look at the following examples:
Close → closing
Laugh → laughing
Kill → killing
Now, let us look at some sentences:
I was looking for mom when you called me.
Look at how fast they are running.
Spelling Rules
When the verb ends in an '-e', remove the '-e' and add '-ing':
Make → making
Bake → baking
When the verb ends in '-ie', simply replace it with a '-y':
Lie → lying
Die → dying.
Present Participles: Uses
Present participles can serve different functions in a sentence. Look at the list below:
Now, let us examine some examples:
The revered thought that it is an interesting book. (As an adjective)
I was making some lunch for you. (Forming past continuous tense)
Sarah is watching a movie right now. (Forming present continuous tense)
I talked to him while eating dinner. (Participle clause)
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