Indicate whether each of the italicized words in the following sentences is used as a participle or as the main verb of the sentence. (remember that a participle standing alone can’t be the main verb of a sentence.) 5. the dog is tugging at the chain fastened to the pole. 6. his walking shoes are still good as new. 7. the hanging plant is a philodendron. 8. i don’t think we’ll be able to mend the broken dish