TSA CBT Practice Test

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Which of the following examples demonstrates the use of a participle?

The running man was tired.
She runs every day.
He will run tomorrow.
Running is his passion.

The correct answer is: The running man was tired.

The correct choice demonstrates the use of a participle through the word "running." In the example, "running" acts as an adjective, describing the noun "man." Participles are verb forms that can function as adjectives, and in this case, the present participle "running" provides information about which man is being referred to. In contrast, the other options feature verbs in their base or infinitive forms, rather than participles. For instance, "runs" and "will run" do not modify any nouns but serve as the main verb in their respective sentences. "Running" in "Running is his passion" is used as a gerund, functioning as a noun rather than as an adjective, which distinguishes it from the correct example where it modifies the noun.