Question

Which word in this sentence is a participle?

My sister is a young fashion designer but has a flourishing business.



A.
young


B.
has


C.
flourishing


D.
fashion

Answer 1

Hello there!

In order to answer this sentence, we need to know what a participle is. If you already know what it is, then what is your best guess?

Answer 2

@gabbyalicorn A participle is a form of a verb that is used in a sentence to modify a noun, noun phrase, verb, or verb phrase, and thus plays a role similar to that of an adjective or adverb. It is one of the types of nonfinite verb forms.

Answer 3

so would it be young?

Answer 4

Is this just a participle or a participle phrase?

Answer 5

i dont know if i am right so you might have to ask @gabbyalicorn. i think it is c. because the business is a noun too. so i honestly dont know if i am right.

Answer 6

its just a participle @gabbyalicorn

Answer 7

Okay. Let me see.

Answer 8

Another question, is this focusing on participles as nouns, adjectives, or verbs?

Answer 9

idk i need help @gabbyalicorn

Answer 10

Listen, sweets, I know you need help, but in order for me to properly give you the correct answer I need to know further information. Try looking in your textbook and see. :)

Answer 11

well it says as nouns @gabbyalicorn

Answer 12

Okay, then. Let me see.

Answer 13

I think young is right. :) Nice work.