What is the function of the participle "wailing" in the sentence below?
The wailing toddler was having a temper tantrum.
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"wailing" is not a participle as used in this sentence
"wailing" is not a participle as used in this sentence
"wailing" functions as a pronoun
"wailing" functions as a pronoun
"wailing" functions as an adjective
"wailing" functions as an adjective
"wailing" functions as a noun
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"wailing" functions as an adjective in this sentence. It is describing the toddler as being in a state of wailing, which is a loud, high-pitched cry.