Questions 5–8: 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.

Participles:
Main Verbs:

6. His walking shoes are still good as new.

Participles:
Main Verbs:

7. The hanging plant is a philodendron.

Participles:
Main Verbs:

8. I don’t think we’ll be able to mend the broken dish.

Participles:
Main Verbs: