-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.

  1. The dog was panting from the heat. VERB  ADJECTIVE

    VERB: CORRECT!

    ADJECTIVE: INCORRECT.

  2. Worried investors called their brokers for advice. VERB  ADJECTIVE

    VERB: INCORRECT!

    ADJECTIVE: CORRECT.

  3. I awoke to the sound of running water. VERB  ADJECTIVE

    VERB: INCORRECT!

    ADJECTIVE: CORRECT.

  4. The recent dip in the stock market worried investors. VERB  ADJECTIVE

    VERB: INCORRECT!

    ADJECTIVE: CORRECT.

  5. The panting dog needed a drink of cool water. VERB  ADJECTIVE

    VERB: INCORRECT!

    ADJECTIVE: CORRECT.

  6. The hose was running all night. VERB  ADJECTIVE

    VERB: CORRECT!

    ADJECTIVE: INCORRECT.

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