I'm waking up
Boy: What's the matter? Why are your eyes closed?
Mom: My eyes are closed because I'm sleeping.
Boy: You're what?
Mom: I'm sleeping. Well, I'm trying to sleep.
Boy: What does sleeping mean?
Mom: Sleeping is what people do when they are tired.
Boy: Are you tired?
Mom: Yes, I'm tired.
Boy: That's why you are sleepy. I get it. Your eyes are open now.
Mom: Yes, my eyes are open because I'm waking up.
Boy: Waking up?
Mom: Yes, falling sleep and waking up.
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A present participle is a word that:
- ends "-ing"
- is formed from a verb
- is used as an adjective or for verb tense.
... because I'm waking up
Is "waking up" an adjective in this sentence?
Thank you
Top answer
rezaenglish Is "waking up" an adjective in this sentence? No, it is the present continuous verb. I am waking up.
- rezaenglish Is "waking up" an adjective in this sentence?
- No, it is the present continuous verb.
- I am waking up.
- It is very uncommon as an adjective.
- The waking volcano rumbled and groaned.
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rezaenglishIs "waking up" an adjective in this sentence?
No, it is the present continuous verb.
I am waking up.
It is very uncommon as an adjective.
The waking volcano rumbled and groaned.
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