Grammar: Adjectives and participles as other parts of speech Flashcards
1
Q
How do you form the present participle?
A
[verb stem] + -nd
schreiben = schreibend
2
Q
What’s important to remember about the present and past participle in addition to their verbal associations?
A
The present and past participle can be used as an adjective or noun.
3
Q
If a participle is used as an ADJECTIVE, how is this formed?
A
The present or past participial form + adjective endings:
schreibend+e;
geschrieben+e
4
Q
If a participle is used as a NOUN, how is this formed?
A
CAPITALIZED present or past participial forms + noun case endings:
die Schreibend+e;
das Geschriebene
5
Q
If an adjective is used as a NOUN, how is this formed?
A
CAPITALIZED adjective + noun case endings:
das Schön+e; die Klug+en; ein Groß+er
