... affairs.1 .7. 5 ParticipleThere are several parts of the verb system which function as if they were different parts of speech (in the case of a participle, anadjective). In grammar, the PARTICIPLE ... PRESENT PARTICIPLE (the “-ing” participle) andthe PAST PARTICIPLE (the “-ed” participle, also ending in “-d’ and “-t”). Both participles may be used like adjectives, but only ifthe participle ... Drunkwww.manhattanreview.comc 1999 - 2008 Manhattan Review Sentence Correction Guide – Grammar Review 23A building reputation - participle (a reputation that is building)Some building blocks...