Question

A participle is a type of verb that can function as a(n)
in a sentence. Participles can be present or past participles. Present participles always end in
, and past participles end in
unless they are irregular verbs.

Answer 1

A participle is a type of verb that can function as an adjective in a sentence. Present participles always end in -ing, and past participles end in -ed (unless they are irregular verbs).

Examples:
- Present participle: "The running water cooled the engine." (running = adjective)
- Past participle: "The broken vase lay on the floor." (broken = adjective; irregular form)