English Literature GCSE
Present Participle
What Present Participle means in English Literature GCSE, as defined for Eduqas.
Definition of Present Participle
A verb ending in '-ing' used to show continuous action.
Topics that use Present Participle
- Dulce et Decorum Est (Eduqas GCSE)
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Using Present Participle in the exam
Definition questions usually carry one or two marks, and examiners look for the precise wording. Write the definition from memory, check it against the version above, and then use the term in a longer answer on the same topic so it sticks.
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