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Andre45 [30]
3 years ago
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Questions 1–6: Indicate whether each of the italicized words in the following sentences is used as a participle or as the main v

erb of the sentence. (Remember that a participle standing alone can’t be the main verb of a sentence.) 1. When was the pink vase broken? 2. Will your friend be painting all afternoon? 3. The written word lasts longer than the spoken word. 4. You should have worn your hat in such freezing weather. 5. Many retired people are working at hobbies. 6. This novel, written by James Baldwin, challenges one’s convictions.
English
2 answers:
Sidana [21]3 years ago
5 0

Answer:

Explanation:

1. The past participle form of the verb "break" is "broken" and in this sentence it is used as the main verb part of the passive voice structure.

2. The present participle form of the verb "paint" is "painting" and in this sentence it is used as the main verb part of the future continuous structure.

3. The past participle form of the the verb "write" is "written" and in this sentence it is used as an adjective qualifying the noun "word".

4. The past participle form of the verb "wear" is "worn" and in this sentence it is used as the main verb on the present perfect structure and the present participle of the verb "freeze" is "freezing" and in this sentence it is used as an adjective qualifying the noun "weather".

5. The past participle form of the verb "retire" is "retired" and in this sentence it is used as an adjective qualifying the noun "people" and the present participle of the verb "work" is "working" and in this sentence it is the main verb on the present continuous structure.

6. The past participle of the verb "write" is "written" and in this sentence is the main verb as part of the shortened passive voice sentence.

Aleonysh [2.5K]3 years ago
3 0

Answer:

was broken (main verb)

will be painting (main verb)

written, spoken (participle)

freezing (participle) should have worn (main verb)

retired (participle) are working (main verb)

written (participle)

at the omelet (adverb)

by the door (adjective)

around the neighborhood, after supper (adverb)

over the river, through the woods, to grandmother’s house (adverb)

to the church, on time (adverb)

with the tool (adjective)

Explanation:

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