Participle

A participle is a verb's -ing or -ed form that functions as an adjective or part of a verb in a sentence.

Types of Participle

1. Present Participle (-ing form): In the formation of Adjective or Continuous Tense.
Example (Adjective): The shining stars are beautiful.
Example (Continuous Tense): She is writing a letter.

2. Past Participle (-ed / -en form): In the formation of Adjective or Passive Voice.
Example (Adjective): The broken chair needs fixing.
Example (Passive Voice): The letter was written by her.