Participles are non-finite verb forms. They act as adjectives. There are two kinds of participles: present participles and past participles.

The present participle form always ends in –ing. The past participle form can have different endings.

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate present or past participle form.

1. It is a ………………….. house.

a) haunting
b) haunted

2. The press reporters found the main road ………………..

a) closed
b) closing

3. His behavior is …………………

a) irritating
b) irritated

4. ………………….. on the seashore we enjoyed the beautiful sunrise.

a) sitting
b) sat

6. He is a ………………. student.

a) promising
b) promised

7. The situation is rather ………………….

a) embarrassed
b) embarrassing

8. He delivered the lecture ………………..

a) standing
b) stood

9. ………………. my work, I went home.

a) Completed
b) Having completed

10. The ………………. child cried.

a) frightened
b) frightening

Answers

1. It is a haunted house.

2. The press reporters found the main road closed.

3. His behavior is irritating.

4. Sitting on the seashore we enjoyed the beautiful sunrise.

6. He is a promising student.

7. The situation is rather embarrassing.

8. He delivered the lecture standing.

9. Having completed my work, I went home.

10. The frightened child cried.