EXERCISE M4–1 Present vs. past participles

EXERCISE M4-1Present vs. past participles

Edit the following sentences for proper use of present and past participles. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below.

Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.)

Example

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Listening to everyone’s complaints all day was irritated.

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Answer: Listening to everyone’s complaints all day was irritating.
EXERCISE M4-1 Present vs. past participles Present vs. past participles - Edit the following sentences for proper use of present and past participles. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - Listening to everyone’s complaints all day was irritated.

2 of 5

The long flight to Singapore was exhausted.

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Answer: The long flight to Singapore was exhausting.
EXERCISE M4-1 Present vs. past participles Present vs. past participles - Edit the following sentences for proper use of present and past participles. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - The long flight to Singapore was exhausted.

3 of 5

His skill at chess is amazing.

Possible revision:

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Answer: Correct
EXERCISE M4-1 Present vs. past participles Present vs. past participles - Edit the following sentences for proper use of present and past participles. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - His skill at chess is amazing.

4 of 5

After a great deal of research, the scientist made a fascinated discovery.

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Answer: After a great deal of research, the scientist made a fascinating discovery.
EXERCISE M4-1 Present vs. past participles Present vs. past participles - Edit the following sentences for proper use of present and past participles. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - After a great deal of research, the scientist made a fascinated discovery.

5 of 5

Surviving that tornado was one of the most frightened experiences I’ve ever had.

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Answer: Surviving that tornado was one of the most frightening experiences I’ve ever had.
EXERCISE M4-1 Present vs. past participles Present vs. past participles - Edit the following sentences for proper use of present and past participles. If a sentence is correct, write “correct” after it. Type your answers in the boxes below. Click Submit after each question to see feedback and to record your answer. After you have finished every question, your answers will be submitted to your instructor’s gradebook. You may review your answers by returning to the exercise at any time. (An exercise reports to the gradebook only if your instructor has assigned it.) - Surviving that tornado was one of the most frightened experiences I’ve ever had.