Asked by Cynthia

What is the principle part of the italicized verb in this sentence (suppressed) from "The Story-Teller"?

The aunt suppresed a gasp of admiration.

A. Present
B. Present participle
C. Past
D. Past participle

I think it's D.....But im lost on the meanings of them all. I know present participles usually end in "-ing" and past participles usually end in "-ed" But what about Past & Present? I just need a reminder of what they all mean. I tried searching them up but i didn't get any full answers or good explanations.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Present expresses action that happens now. Example: She TAKES the bus to school.

Present participle expresses action that is ongoing. The present participle ends in -ing. It needs a helping verb.
Example: She is TAKING the bus to school.

Past expresses action that happened in the past.
Example: She TOOK the bus to school yesterday.

Past participle often ends in -ed and is used with a helping verb.
She has TAKEN the bus almost every day this year.

What do you think the correct answer for "suppressed" is?
Answered by Cynthia
I see. So it would be A then...? & Thank you for explaining all of those.
Answered by Ms. Sue
No. Suppressed is past tense. Many past tense verbs end in -ed.

Answered by Cynthia
Ohhhhhh. Okay, Got it. So like for example, "She MOVED to Michigan"?
Answered by Ms. Sue
You've got it! :-)
Answered by Cynthia
Thank you so much. :) Have a great rest of the day!
Answered by Ms. Sue
You're welcome. And you, too! :-)
Answered by Anonymous
It is just the past
Answered by nicole
is it past or Past participle
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