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2. there are some general rules to observe when using past participles. The following are a
few things to note:
Verb + "-ed" or Verb Irregular: The past participle is formed by adding "-ed" to
the end of the verb (for regular verbs) or by using the irregular form (for irregular
verbs). For example, "played" for regular verbs and "gone" for irregular verbs.
Auxiliary Verb: Past participle is used with the help of an auxiliary verb to form
several tenses and aspects. Some examples are the present perfect ("have/has +
past participle") and the past perfect ("had + past participle").
Verb Agreement: The past participle must be adjusted according to the subject
and auxiliary verb used in the sentence. For example, "I have finished" and "They
have finished".
Dangling Participles: Past participles must be placed correctly in relation to the
subject in the sentence. The past participle shouldn't be used without a clear
subject, because that would result in a sentence that doesn't make sense. For
example, "Walking down the street, the car hit me" should become "While I was
walking down the street, the car hit me."
Note that this is a general guide only and there are some exceptions to the use of the past
participle depending on the context and grammar rules that apply. Learning more about English
grammar related to the past participle from trusted sources such as grammar books or credible
online sources will really help in deeper understanding.
1. The money was offered by the client was not accepted. (I)
Analysis:
was offered should be offered only and function as as adjective.
Correct sentence should be The money offered by the client was not accepted.
Analysis:
listed function as an adjective.
3. The chapters were taught by the professor this morning will be on next week's exam. (I)
Analysis:
were taught should be taught only and functions as an adjective, not part of a verb.
Correct sentence should be The chapters taught by professors this morning will be on next week's exam.
4. The loaves of bread were baked in a brick oven at a low temperature for many hours. (C)
Analysis:
baked is part of a verb. Subject is loaves of bread and Verb is were baked.
5. The ports were reached by the sailors were under the control of a foreign nation. (I)
Analysis:
were reached should be reached only and functions as adjective.
Correct sentence is the ports reached by the sailors were under the control of a foreign nation.
Analysis:
arrested is part of a verb. Subject is robberies and verb is were arrested.
Analysis:
Subject is pizza and verb is is correct sentence should be The pizza served in this restaurant is the tastiest in the
country.
8. The courses are listed on the second page of the brochure have several prerequisites. (I)
Analysis:
Correct answer should be The course listed on the second page of the brochure have several prerequisites.
9. All the tenants were invited to the Independence Day barbeque at the apartment complex. (C)
Analysis:
invited is part of a verb.
10. Any bills paid by the first of the month will be credited to your account by the next day. (C)
Analysis:
paid is adjective.