past participles PPT
IntroductionIn English, the use of past participles is essential for forming ...
IntroductionIn English, the use of past participles is essential for forming compound tenses such as the past perfect or the passive voice. A past participle is a verb form that has been changed to show that the action has been completed in the past. In most cases, the past participle ends in "-ed" or "-d". Here's a guide to the different types of past participles and how to use them.Forms of the Past ParticipleThere are two main forms of the past participle: regular and irregular.Regular Past Participle FormsRegular verbs follow a pattern when forming their past participle. The regular past participle form is created by adding "-ed" to the end of the verb. For example:walk → walkedtalk → talkedwrite → wroteIrregular Past Participle FormsSome verbs don't follow the regular pattern when forming their past participle. These are called irregular verbs. The past participle form of irregular verbs can be different from the regular form. Some common irregular past participle forms include:be → beenhave → haddo → donego → goneknow → knownUses of the Past ParticipleThere are several uses for the past participle, including forming compound tenses and the passive voice.Forming Compound TensesPast participles are used in compound tenses such as the past perfect and the present perfect. The past perfect tense is formed by using "had" followed by the past participle of the verb. For example: "I had finished my homework before going to bed." The present perfect tense is formed by using "has" or "have" followed by the past participle of the verb. For example: "She has finished her homework."Passive VoiceThe passive voice is formed by using the past participle of the verb with "by" before the subject. This voice emphasizes that the action was performed, rather than who performed it. For example: "The book was written by him."ConclusionThe past participle is a crucial part of English verb forms. It allows us to express actions that have been completed in the past and to form compound tenses and the passive voice. While many verbs have regular past participle forms, there are also numerous irregular verbs that require memorization. Practice using different forms of the past participle to improve your writing and speaking skills in English.