-ED/-ING Participles of Emotional Response Verbs
 
 
Introduction
 
Grammatical
Summary

  
Guided Practice
 
   Verb or
   Adjective?
 
   Analyzing
   Sentences
 
   Appropriate
   Participles
 
   Creating
   Concept
   Sentences
 
Action Steps
 

-ED/-ING Participles of Emotional Response Verbs

Guided Practice

VERB OR ADJECTIVE?

Read each of the sentences below and indicate whether the highlighted -ing or -ed word is functioning as a verb (or part of a verb phrase) or as an adjective (participle). Indicate your choice by clicking on VERB or ADJECTIVE.

1. The dog was panting from the heat. VERB ADJECTIVE

2. Worried investors called their brokers for advice. VERB ADJECTIVE

3. I awoke to the sound of running water. VERB ADJECTIVE

4. The recent dip in the stock market worried investors. VERB ADJECTIVE

5. The panting dog needed a drink of cool water. VERB ADJECTIVE

6. The hose was running all night. VERB ADJECTIVE