Usage Examples Participles

• I thought he was joking. -
• I trust the enclosed document -
• I was ruining my reputation. -
• They don't want to be lectured. -
• I'm a registered nurse. -
• I replied, shrugging my shoulders. -
• I sighed, closing my eyes. -
• I don't want to be worshipped. -
• I was trusting my intuition. -
• He felt his excitement mounting. -
• We were discussing his contract. -
• You don't deserve to be hurt. -
• I was protecting your honor. -
• I was leaving her office. -
• I don't want to be distracted. -
• She was doing her job. -
• He was wasting his time. -
• He was planning his life. -
• You're an elected official. -
• I'm a hired contractor. -