Present Participles for intermediate learners
Present participles are one of the key features of English language. It is a form of verb that ends in '-ing.' In this lesson, we will learn more about them.
What Are Present Participles?
Present participles are a form of the verb that are commonly used among native speakers. In this lesson, we will learn all about them.
Present Participles: Form
In order to create present participles, we can simply add an '-ing' to the base form of the verb. Look at the following examples:
Close → clos
Laugh → laugh
Kill → kill
Now, let us look at some sentences:
I was
Look at how cute they are
Spelling Rules
- When there is an '-e' at the end of the verb, remove it and add '-ing':
Make → mak
Bake → bak
- Whenever we have an '-ie' at the end, simply replace it with a '-y':
Lie → l
Die → d
Present Participles: Uses
Present participles can function as different parts of a sentence. Look at the list below for more clarification:
- As an Adjective
- To Make Continuous Tenses (present continuous, past continuous, etc.)
- As Participles
Now, let us examine some examples:
The revered thought that it is an
I was
I talked to him while
Sarah is
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