Task About Participles

A. PRESENT PARTICIPLES

6. Question: The speaker was trying to make his point was often interrupted vociferously

Answer: Incorrect

Reason: In this sentence "trying" is an adjective and not part of verb so it does not need to be "was"

7. Question: The fruits were rotting because of the moisture in the crates carrying

Answer: Correct

8. Question: Any students desiring official transcripts should complete their appropriate form

Answer: Correct

9. Question: The advertisements were announcing the half-day sale receive a lot of attention

Answer: Incorrect

Reason:  "announcing" is a participal adjective rather than a verb because there is another verb "attention", so in this sentence does not need to be "were". 

10. Question: The spices flavouring the meal were quite distinctive

Answer: Correct

B. PAST PARTICIPLES

6. Question: Those suspected in the string of robberies were arrested by the police

Answer: Correct

7. Question: The pizza is served in this restaurant is the tastiest in the country

Answer: Incorrect

Reason: Because the verb “is served” should be an adjective that is not followed by to be “is”.

8. Question: The courses are listed on the second page of brochure have prerequisites

Answer: Incorrect

Reason: Because the verb “are listed” should be an adjective that is not followed by to be “are”.

9. Question: All the tenants were invited to the Independences Day barbecue at the apartment complex

Answer: Correct

10. Question: Any bills paid by the first of the month will be credited to your account by the next day

Answer: Correct