Present participle clauses

1. Using the present participle.

Here are four ways in which the present participle can be used:

A As part of a verb phrase.

Her voice is improving all the time.

B Before a noun as an adjective.

It's a fairly accurate description of her haunting vocal style.

C After a noun to introduce more information about that noun.

Olsen's voice and the cello swap lines, with the cello weaving a lower line....

D After a clause to introduce more information about that clause.

The group uses the sitar on most tracks, giving their music an Eastern feeling.

Decide which use of the present participle is illustrated in these sentences.

2. Using auxiliary verbs.

Decide if these sentences are complete or if they need auxiliary verbs. Choose the auxiliary from the menu.

3. Present participle clauses.

In questions 1 to 6 join the sentences using a present participle clause.

Olsen's voice and the cello swap lines. They match tonalities.
Olsen's voice and the cello swap lines, matching tonalities.