Questions 5-8: indicate whether each of the italicized words in the following sentences is
used as a participle or as the main verb of the sentence. (remember that a participle standing
alone can't be the main verb of a sentence.)
5. the dog is tugging at the chain fastened to the pole.
participles
main verbs
6. his walking shoes are still good as new.
participles:
main verbs:
7. the hanging plant is a philodendron
participles
main verbs
8. i don't think we'll be able to mend the broken dish
participles
main verbs