Which sentence uses a present participle as part of a verb (rather than as an adjective or noun) ?

A) Buttering toast with a knife can be very tricky.

B) Singing in the only activity that makes my aunt happy.

C) The winning athlete will receive a trophy and a monetary prize.

D) Father was sitting up in the living room and reading the paper.

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Karson Henson

28 May, 05:42

Which sentence uses a present participle as part of a verb (rather than as an adjective or noun) ?

A) Buttering toast with a knife can be very tricky.

B) Singing in the only activity that makes my aunt happy.

C) The winning athlete will receive a trophy and a monetary prize.

D) Father was sitting up in the living room and reading the paper.

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Gabrielle Yates · Answer 1

The answer is D) Father was sitting up in the living room and reading the paper.

Explanation:

Father was sitting up in the living room and reading the paper. The participial phrase "was sitting up" is functioning as the verb in this sentence.

Sumo · Answer 2

Father was sitting up in the living room and reading the paper.

Explanation:

The participial phrase "was sitting up" is functioning as the verb in this sentence.