Read the passage. Then, use the drop-down menus to complete the sentences. “” is a present participle.
“” functions as a verb, not as a present participle.
In the passage, the word engraved is an example of a .

The present participle is frequently used to talk of an active action. It is formed by adding-ing to the infinitive of the verb. In this case, it is used as an adjective, to describe a choker as being candescent Sparkling.  

Still, the word shopping, although it has the same structure described ahead (-ing added to the infinitive) is being used as a verb to express an illustration If I'm shopping, not as a present participle.

The word engraved is a once participle, also used as an adjective.

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Use the passage to answer the questions.

Glittering jewelry always catches my eye. If I am shopping and I spot a sparkling necklace, I check to see how much it costs. By saving my allowance, I can often buy new costume jewelry. Once I even found a beautiful engraved bracelet at a yard sale. I was thrilled!

“” is a present participle.

“” functions as a verb, not as a present participle.

In the passage, the word engraved is an example of a .

“Sparkling” is a present participle.

“Shopping” functions as a verb, not as a present participle.

In the passage, the word engraved is an example of a past participle.

Explanation:

The present participle is often used to talk of an active action. It´s formed by adding -ing to the infinitive of the verb. In this case, it´s used as an adjective, to describe a necklace as being shiny ("Sparkling")

However, the word "shopping", although it has the same structure described before (-ing added to the infinitive) is being used as a verb to express an example ("If I am shopping"), not as a present participle.

The word "engraved" is a past participle, also used as an adjective.

Dejection in this context means disappointment.

Explanation:

According to the excerpt, the injured captain was in profound dejection meaning that he was severely disappointed and was in a gloomy mood with a hurt, rejected and downcast attitude. The captain was not in good spirits much and was totally crestfallen and wistful.

There are times when feelings of hopelessness and sadness come along with indifference and melancholy. A sense of incapability and misery loom in making the person feel depressed and upset. This is the feeling of dejection that the captain feels in this excerpt.