Usage Examples Participles

• He was maintaining his position. -
• He was holding her hand. -
• I was painting my apartment. -
• I don't want to be hurt. -
• I don't like being used. -
• I'm a hired consultant. -
• I was saving her life. -
• I'm an accredited journalist. -
• She paused, composing her thoughts. -
• I was visiting my sister. -
• I was saving your life. -
• I was losing my patience. -
• He was taking her home. -
• I thought he was joking. -
• I don't want to be disturbed -
• She was helping her sister. -
• I sighed, closing my eyes. -
• I'm a registered nurse. -
• I knew he was lying. -
• I felt my heartbeat rising. -