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Present participle

The verb form ending in –ing.

The present participle combines with the auxiliary be to form the progressive verb forms.

  • She was crying.
  • Alice was knitting.

It can also occur in a participial relative clause.

  • The woman wearing the white shirt is Susie.

The present participle can also occur in certain complements.

  • I saw Alice crossing the road.

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