THE PARTICIPLE :--
The word 'Participle'is derived from a Latin word
'Participare' which means 'to partake of'.
The Participle is a verbal adjective
qualifying noun but retaining some properties of verbs.
Definition :---
A Participle is that form of verb which partakes of the nature
both of a Verb and of an Adjective.
THREE GROUPS OF PARTICIPLES :--
1. Present Participle
2. Past Participle
3. Perfect Participle
1. PRESENT PARTICIPLE :--
The Present Participle is formed
by adding 'ing' to the verb.
It functions as an Adjective; as,
* It is a rolling
stone.
* It is an Interesting
story.
2. PAST PARTICIPLE :--
The Past Participle is the third
form of the verb.
It acts as an Adjective or
Adverb; as,
* Indresh is a learned
man.
* Sita has a broken
slate.
3. PERFECT PARTICIPLE :--
The Perfect Participle is 'Having
+ third form of the Verb'; as,
* Having reached the
station, he purchased ticket.
* Having been requested for some food, the lady helped the beggar.
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USE OF THE PARTICIPLE :--
(i) The following verbs are followed
by the Present Participles :--
Set, start,
look. get, can / can't, imagin, smell, catch, keep, and have etc.
* Seema kept me waiting.
* I looked
at him crossing the road.
(ii) The Present and Past Participles may be used both Attributely and Predicatively; as,
* A sleeping
partner is always
harmful. (
Attributive )
* Indu saw Richa
weeping.
( Predicative )
* A burnt
child dreads the
fire.
( Attributive )
* Hemant felt delighted at the
wonderful sight. ( Predicative )
(iii) Absolutely with a Noun or Pronoun going before; as,
* The sea being
smooth, we went for sail.
* God willing, we shall have another good monsoon.
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