Present Participle Flashcards
1
Q
Can never be used when?
A
When it’s being used to talk about someone. Ex.: “Je suis mangeant.” Doesn’t exist but “Je mange.” does. (Both say, “I am eating.”)
2
Q
It can’t be used after what?
A
A verb.
3
Q
As a verb or gerund what does it do?
A
It is unchanging except in the case of pronominal verbs. So that the reflexive pronoun is in front of the participle.
4
Q
When used as a verb what does it do?
A
Expresses an action that is simultaneous with, but possibly not related to, the action of the main verb.
5
Q
What can the participle also be besides a verb?
A
A gerund.
6
Q
What’s the difference between the Participle and Gerund.
A
Part. modifies a noun and a Gerund expresses something related to the verb.
