Question

Which of the following sentences uses a participle? A. Already looking forward to the next Carnival, the masquerader began the next year's costume. B. The masquerader's shouting startled the little girl. C. The onlookers heard whispering behind them. D. The masqueraders love to surprise the tourists.

Answer 1

c

Answer 2

thank u

Answer 3

Nooooo. A participle is a verb form used as an adjective. A.
In B and C, the ----ing word is used as a gerund, a verb form used as a noun.