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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is the underlined word a participle or verb? The startled cat arched its back. A. participle B. verb

OpenStudy (anonymous):

startled is the underlined word

OpenStudy (anonymous):

well what is a participle?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

and then ask yourself what is a verb?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

here is a website for participles http://www.quickanddirtytips.com/education/grammar/participles-and-gerunds

OpenStudy (anonymous):

this is a participle because it is a verb being used as a adjective

OpenStudy (anonymous):

does this help @Lizzy1215

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