Participles Exercises For English Grammar


Exercise 1: Fill in the Blank with the Correct Present Participle


Participles in English grammar are words derived from verbs that can function as adjectives or gerunds in a sentence. They often end in -ing (present participle) or -ed, -en, -d, -t, -n, or -ne (past participles). Participles can provide added detail to sentences about actions or conditions relative to the subject of the sentence.

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1. I saw her *sitting* (sit) by the window.
2. They kept *talking* (talk) during the movie.
3. She was *crying* (cry) when I found her.
4. The hungry cat was *purring* (purr) loudly.
5. The teacher walked in, *smiling* (smile).
6. The child was *shouting* (shout) for joy.
7. She was *writing* (write) a letter to her mother.
8. I saw the leaves *falling* (fall) from the tree.
9. I could hear the birds *singing* (sing).
10. The kids are *playing* (play) in the park.
11. The dog was *sleeping* (sleep) on the porch.
12. The chef was *cooking* (cook) something delicious.
13. The girl was *drawing* (draw) a picture.
14. The car was *racing* (race) down the street.
15. I heard the water *boiling* (boil) in the kettle.
 

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blank with the Correct Past Participle

1. The meal was *cooked* (cook) by chef John.
2. The letter was *written* (write) in Italian.
3. Her hair was *dyed* (dye) red.
4. The dog was *fed* (feed) by the boy.
5. The window was *broken* (break) by a rock.
6. She was *worn* (wear) out from all the exercise.
7. The car was *driven* (drive) by a young man.
8. The book was *read* (read) by the whole class.
9. The cake was *eaten* (eat) before dinner.
10. The garden was *watered* (water) by the rain.
11. The project was *completed* (complete) ahead of time.
12. The apples were *picked* (pick) from the tree.
13. The dishes were *washed* (wash) by my sister.
14. The tree was *cut* (cut) down for wood.
15. The ship was *sunk* (sink) by a submarine.
 

Exercise 3: Multiple Choice Exercise for Participles



Exercise 4: Drag the Word Exercise for Participles

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