Participles Worksheets and Exercises

In this set of worksheets and exercises, you’ll explore how participles are used in different contexts, including their role in forming verb tenses, describing actions, and modifying nouns. 

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Participles Worksheets

Participles are an essential part of English grammar, used to create various verb tenses and provide additional details about actions or states. There are two types of participles: present participles (ending in -ing) and past participles (often ending in -ed or irregular forms). These participles can function as part of continuous tenses, passive constructions, or even adjectives.

1. Fill in the blanks with the correct participle from the box.

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Answer Key:

1. She was amazed by the magician’s trick.

2. The broken vase fell off the table and shattered.

3. The movie was so exciting that I stayed awake the whole night.

4. After a long day at work, I felt tired and needed a break.

5. I felt disappointed when I found out I didn’t get the job.

6. The plot of the story was so confusing that I couldn’t follow it.

7. He felt tired after the long hike in the mountains.

8. The written letter was sent to all the employees in the company.

9. The new app has an interesting design that makes it fun to use.

10. He was surprised by the book’s ending and didn’t expect it at all.

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct participle from the box

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Answer Key:

1. The falling leaves created a beautiful scene in the park.

2. She was excited about her new job offer.

3. The swimming fish darted quickly through the water.

4. The read book was placed on the shelf.

5. I found a lost wallet on the ground.

6. The laughing children were playing in the garden.

7. He was shocked by the news of the accident.

8. The burnt toast was ruined by the overcooked edges.

9. The completed homework was handed in on time.

10. The tired runner sat down to take a break.

11. The shining sun made it a perfect day for a picnic.

12. The broken vase was carefully placed on the shelf.

Participles Exercises

Participles Exercise 1: Identify the participle in the sentence

1. The barking dog woke me up

2. She was surprised by the gift

3. I noticed the broken vase on the table

4. The falling leaves covered the ground

5. The written report was submitted on time

6. The running water made a soothing sound

7. He was interested in the results of the experiment

8. The glowing light illuminated the room

9. We saw the flying birds in the sky

10. The finished project looked perfect

Answer Key:

1. The barking dog woke me up.

2. She was surprised by the gift.

3. I noticed the broken vase on the table.

4. The falling leaves covered the ground.

5. The written report was submitted on time.

6. The running water made a soothing sound.

7. He was interested in the results of the experiment.

8. The glowing light illuminated the room.

9. We saw the flying birds in the sky.

10. The finished project looked perfect.

Participles Exercise 2: Correct the mistakes in the sentences

1. The movie was really bored and too long.

2. The movie was really interested.

3. The children were playing in the excited park.

4. I have a broking heart after the argument.

5. We were tired by the end of the day, but felt motivating.

6. He was known as an interested teacher who inspired many students.

7. The students, exciting about the field trip, couldn’t wait for the bus.

8. She was happy with the results after completing the tired race.

9. He was disappointing by the results of his test.

10. The restaurant had a disappointed atmosphere, which made me feel uneasy.

Answer Key:

1. The movie was really boring and too long.

2. The movie was really interesting.

3. The children were playing in the exciting park.

4. I have a broken heart after the argument.

5. We were tired by the end of the day, but felt motivated.

6. He was known as an interesting teacher who inspired many students.

7. The students, excited about the field trip, couldn’t wait for the bus.

8. She was happy with the results after completing the tiring race.

9. He was disappointed by the results of his test.

10. The restaurant had a disappointing atmosphere, which made me feel uneasy.

Participles Exercise 3: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb (present or past participle)

1. The __________ (run) dog caught my attention.

2. She was __________ (amaze) by the news.

3. The __________ (fall) leaves created a beautiful scene.

4. He had been __________ (work) all day when I called him.

5. We walked through the __________ (crowd) streets.

6. The __________ (write) letter was handed to the manager.

7. I saw the __________ (swim) fish in the aquarium.

8. The __________ (bake) bread smelled delicious.

9. The __________ (begin) lesson was really interesting.

10. The __________ (break) glass was lying on the floor.

Answer Key:

1. The running dog caught my attention.

2. She was amazed by the news.

3. The falling leaves created a beautiful scene.

4. He had been working all day when I called him.

5. We walked through the crowded streets.

6. The written letter was handed to the manager.

7. I saw the swimming fish in the aquarium.

8. The baked bread smelled delicious.

9. The beginning lesson was really interesting.

10. The broken glass was lying on the floor.