Activity 3: Participial phrases in definitions
Directions: Underline examples of participid phrases contained in the definitions below.Then, on the blank space before
each number, tell whether the participle used to introduce the phrase is in the present or past participle form.
Example: past Malagonlon is an old bridge built during the Spanish colonial period.
1. Ethylene glycol is a colorless liquid used as coolants for engines.
2. Goose is a large web-footed bird related to ducks and swans.
3. Humus is a dark brown or black organic matter in the soil formed from partially decomposed leaves,plants,etc.
4. Jackboot is a leather military boot extending above the knee.
5. Microphotograph is a photograph taken through a miscroscope.
Directions: Underline examples of participid phrases contained in the definitions below.Then, on the blank space before
each number, tell whether the participle used to introduce the phrase is in the present or past participle form.
Example: past Malagonlon is an old bridge built during the Spanish colonial period.
1. Ethylene glycol is a colorless liquid used as coolants for engines.
2. Goose is a large web-footed bird related to ducks and swans.
3. Humus is a dark brown or black organic matter in the soil formed from partially decomposed leaves,plants,etc.
4. Jackboot is a leather military boot extending above the knee.
5. Microphotograph is a photograph taken through a miscroscope.
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1. Past
- used as coolants for engines.
2. Past
-related to ducks and swans.
3. Past
-formed from partially decomposed leaves, plants, etc.
4. Present
-extending above the knee.
5. Past
- taken through a miscroscope.