* Present participles: These are formed by adding "-ing" to the base form of a verb. They act as adjectives, adverbs, or parts of verb phrases.
Example: *The running water made a soothing sound.* (adjective)
* The dog was barking** loudly.* (part of a verb phrase)
* He left, smiling** at his friends.* (adverb)
* Past participles: These are often formed by adding "-ed" or "-en" to the base form of a verb. They act as adjectives or parts of verb phrases.
Example: *The broken vase lay on the floor.* (adjective)
* The house has been painted** recently.* (part of a verb phrase)
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