-ED/-ING Participles - Verb or Adjective?
Guided Practice
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.
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The dog was panting from the heat. VERB ADJECTIVE
VERB: CORRECT!
ADJECTIVE: INCORRECT.
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Worried investors called their brokers for advice. VERB ADJECTIVE
VERB: INCORRECT!
ADJECTIVE: CORRECT.
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I awoke to the sound of running water. VERB ADJECTIVE
VERB: INCORRECT!
ADJECTIVE: CORRECT.
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The recent dip in the stock market worried investors. VERB ADJECTIVE
VERB: INCORRECT!
ADJECTIVE: CORRECT.
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The panting dog needed a drink of cool water. VERB ADJECTIVE
VERB: INCORRECT!
ADJECTIVE: CORRECT.
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The hose was running all night. VERB ADJECTIVE
VERB: CORRECT!
ADJECTIVE: INCORRECT.