Present Participle

Question 1

Can never be used when?

Answer 1

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.”)

Question 2

It can’t be used after what?

Answer 2

A verb.

Question 3

As a verb or gerund what does it do?

Answer 3

It is unchanging except in the case of pronominal verbs. So that the reflexive pronoun is in front of the participle.

Question 4

When used as a verb what does it do?

Answer 4

Expresses an action that is simultaneous with, but possibly not related to, the action of the main verb.

Question 5

What can the participle also be besides a verb?

Answer 5

A gerund.

Question 6

What’s the difference between the Participle and Gerund.

Answer 6

Part. modifies a noun and a Gerund expresses something related to the verb.