Participles

A participle is a verb form that can be used as an adjective.

  • The man was running very quickly.
    (as a verb/running)
  • The running man wore a yellow t-shirt.
    (as an adjective/running)
  • She has polished the car.
    (as a verb/polished)
  • I like the polished surface.
    (as an adjective/polished)

Common mistakes with verbs.