Examples of Present Participles as Adjectives

Present Participles as Non-finite Verbs:

When a verb (base form) + ing is used as the adjectives in sentences, it is called a present participle. When it works as a noun in a sentence, it becomes a gerund, and when it comes with a ‘be’ verb to indicate continuous tense, it works as a finite verb and loses the feature to be a participle.

Examples Present Participles as Adjectives:

• Don’t try to catch a running bus.
• A flying bird is more watchful than a sitting bird.
• He saw a sleeping cat yesterday.
• I respect the working disabled people.
• Alex saw a spider creating its trap.
• He also a fly flying into the trap.
• Please, save the burning house as quickly as possible.
• Give me the glowing marble.
• I don’t want to create a confusing situation.
• Mandala gave an inspiring speech in 1990.