Question

Which word in this sentence is a participle?

Why do you need a new pair of running shoes?

A. new

B. running

C. need

D. do

I Will give you medal if it's the best answer :)

Answer 1

B should be the answer. :)

A participial can be used to modify a noun to indicate or suggest movement at a point in time. A participial can be a modified verb indicating a specific type of action; go for a walk-walking; go for a run-running.