Question

Present Participle: The form of a verb, ending in ‘ing’, which is used in forming continuous tenses. For example, He is sitting here.

Present participle can also be used as an adjective. For example, He uses a walking stick.

Now, find out the ‘ing’ forms from the story and classify them into the following table.

Present Participle used as an Adjective	Present Participle used as a Verb in the Continuous Tense
twinkling eyes	was oozing
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Answer 1

Present Participle used as an Adjective	Present Participle used as a Verb in the Continuous Tense
1. twinkling eyes	1. was oozing
2. marauding langur	2. she was pondering
3. sloping roof	3. barking became louder
4. caring arms	4. chirping of birds
5. uncanny feeling	5. holding a baby langur