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Past Participles
A past participle is a word that (1) formed from a verb, (2) is used as an adjective or to form verb tense, and (3) probably ends with "-ed," "-d," "-t," "-en," or "-n." For example:Let's look at the verb to whisper:
- Here's the past participle: whispered
- Here it is used as an adjective: The whispered word
- Here it is used to form a verb tense: She had whispered him the answer.
- The Past Participle (Past participles usually end with "-ed," "-d," "-t," "-en," or "-n.")
- The Present Participle (All present participles end with "-ing.")
Examples of Past Participles Being Used As Adjectives
Here are some examples of past participles being used as adjectives:The Verb | The Past Participle |
---|---|
To swell | swollen eyes |
To break | broken plate |
To ruin | ruined cake |
More Examples of Past Participles Used as Adjectives
Here are some more examples of past participles (shaded) being used as adjectives:- Here is a laminated copy to replace your torn one.
- Stuffed deer heads on walls are bad enough, but it's worse when they have streamers in their antlers because then you know they were enjoying themselves when they were shot. (TV host Ellen DeGeneres)
- A torn jacket is soon mended, but hard words bruise the heart of a child. (Poet Henry Longfellow)
- Scandal is gossip made tedious by morality. (Poet Oscar Wilde)
- The enemy is anybody who's going to get you killed, no matter which side he's on. (Author Joseph Heller)
Past Participles in Participle Phrases
Past participles can often be found in participle phrases. A participle phrase acts like an adjective. In the examples below, the participle phrases are shaded and the past participles are in bold:- The boy taken to hospital has recovered. (The participle phrase "taken to hospital" describes "the boy.")
- I have a heart wracked with sorrow. (The participle phrase "wracked with sorrow" describes "a heart.")
- Battered by the wind, John fell to his knees. (The participle phrase ""Battered by the wind" describes "john.")
- Finally broken , Lee lowered his gloves. (The participle phrase "Finally broken" describes "Lee.")
Example of a Past Participle (Verb)
Auxiliary + Past Particple
Auxiliary = have, has or had
-Have Been
-Have Gone
-Have Paid
-Have Read
Auxiliary + Past Particple
Auxiliary = have, has or had
-Have Been
-Have Gone
-Have Paid
-Have Read