How do you make a verb present participle?

Here's how to make a verb into its present participle form:

1. Basic Rule: Add "-ing" to the base form of the verb.

* Example: walk + ing = walking

2. Verbs Ending in "-e": Drop the "-e" and add "-ing".

* Example: write + ing = writing

3. Verbs Ending in a Consonant Followed by a Single Vowel: Double the consonant before adding "-ing".

* Example: run + ing = running

4. Special Cases:

* Do: doing

* Go: going

* Have: having

5. Irregular Verbs: Some verbs have irregular present participle forms (they don't follow the rules).

* Example: be + ing = being, see + ing = seeing

Here's a quick summary:

* Base form + "-ing" = Present Participle

* Drop "-e" + "-ing" = Present Participle

* Double consonant + "-ing" = Present Participle

Remember: The present participle can act as an adjective (describing a noun) or part of a verb phrase (expressing ongoing action).

Examples:

* Adjective: The running dog chased the ball.

* Verb Phrase: The dog is running through the park.