Basic Details
Word: Participles
Part of Speech: Noun
Meaning: A form of a verb that is used to indicate a past action or an ongoing action, often functioning like an adjective.
Synonyms: Verbal adjectives
Antonyms: N/A
Idioms and Phrases
- On standby: Referring to something that is ready to be used or activated. Example: "The computer was on standby to perform tasks once I clicked the button."
- Running out of steam: To lose energy or momentum, often used when someone is getting tired. Example: "After studying all night, I was running out of steam by morning."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The word "running" in the sentence "The running water was cold" acts as a participle describing the noun.
Example 2: The "painted" fence looked beautiful after the recent renovations.
Example 3: "Barking" dogs often alert us when someone is approaching the house.
Fun Fact
Participles come in two types: present participles, which typically end in -ing, and past participles, which usually end in -ed, -en, or have irregular forms. They allow us to add extra detail to our sentences, making them more descriptive!
Famous Quote
"Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." Rudyard Kipling
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "participles" refer to?
a) A kind of noun
b) A form of verb used like an adjective
c) A type of adverb
d) A grammatical mistake
Answer: b) A form of verb used like an adjective
2. Which of these is a synonym of "participles"?
a) Verbal nouns
b) Verbal adjectives
c) Adverbs
d) Conjunctions
Answer: b) Verbal adjectives
3. Which sentence includes a participle?
a) The cat slept on the rug.
b) The running water flows smoothly.
c) I will eat lunch.
d) She reads a book.
Answer: b) The running water flows smoothly.
4. Which idiom suggests losing energy?
a) On standby
b) Running out of steam
c) Hit the ground running
d) In the nick of time
Answer: b) Running out of steam
5. What is the opposite of "participles"?
a) N/A
b) Entire sentences
c) Pronouns
d) Adjectives
Answer: a) N/A
