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.

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.

anonymous · Answer

Keep in mind that a participle is a verb acting as a describing word.

anonymous · Answer

so would it be answer B ?

anonymous · Answer

Check out this article. http://grammar.about.com/od/pq/g/particterm.htm