Participle Meaning
/pɑːˈtɪsɪpəl/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA form of a verb that may function as an adjective, noun or adverb. English has two types of participles: the present participle and the past participle. In other languages, there are others, such as future, perfect, and future perfect participles.
Sentence Examples
The past participle must agree with the direct object if the direct object precedes it.
A participle is partly verb and partly adjective.
CEFR Practice Quiz
In English, a ____ ending in -ing can act as an adjective.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The teacher explained that a present ____ ends in '-ing' and can function as an adjective or verb.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English participle, from Old French participle (1388), variant of participe, from Latin participium.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
In English, a ____ ending in -ing can act as an adjective.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The teacher explained that a present ____ ends in '-ing' and can function as an adjective or verb.