Participle Quiz

1. What is a Participle?

A verb form used as a verb, adjective, or noun
A verb form used only as a noun
A verb form used only as an adjective
A verb form used only as a verb

2. Which of the following is a Present Participle?

Walked
Walking
Walk
Will Walk

3. Which of the following sentences uses a Past Participle correctly?

The broken window was expensive to repair.
The break window was expensive.
The breaking window was expensive to repair.
The broke window was expensive.

4. Which of the following is NOT a use of Participles as mentioned in the article?

To create phrases or clauses
To add emphasis or detail to a sentence
To create passive voice
To negate sentences

5. Which of the following sentences uses a Perfect Participle?

The sun risen, we decided to go for a walk.
The sun rising, we decided to go for a walk.
The sun rises, we decided to go for a walk.
The sun rose, we decided to go for a walk.

6. Which type of Participle is used in the sentence: "The sleeping baby was peaceful."?

Present Participle
Past Participle
Perfect Participle
None of the above

7. Which of the following sentences uses a Participle to create a phrase?

The man running the marathon is my uncle.
The man runs the marathon is my uncle.
The man ran the marathon is my uncle.
The man to run the marathon is my uncle.

8. Which sentence does NOT use a Participle correctly?

The girl, tired after the long journey, went to bed.
The boy, running to the store, fell down.
The dog, barked loudly, scared the cat.
The flowers, wilted by the sun, needed water.

9. Which sentence uses a Participle as an adjective?

The broken toy was in the trash.
The break toy was in the trash.
The broke toy was in the trash.
The breaking toy was in the trash.

10. Which of the following sentences uses a Participle to add detail to a sentence?

The cat, scratched by the dog, hissed loudly.
The cat hissed loudly.
The cat is hissing loudly.
The cat will hiss loudly.