Present Participle (Active)
* The jumping dolphin soared through the air. ("Jumping" describes the action of the dolphin.)
* He kept his eyes on the jumping rope, trying to time his steps. ("Jumping" describes the action of the rope.)
* We watched the children jumping in the puddles. ("Jumping" describes the action of the children.)
Past Participle (Passive)
* The jumping contest was exciting to watch. ("Jumping" describes the action of the contest, but the contest is not the one doing the action.)
* The jumping bean was a popular toy for many years. ("Jumping" describes the action of the bean, but the bean is not the one doing the action.)
Important Notes:
* Participles can function as adjectives, describing nouns.
* Present participles typically end in "-ing".
* Past participles typically end in "-ed", but irregular verbs may have different endings (e.g., "broken", "seen").
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