Participle Used after the Verb To Be
A Participle that follows a form of the verb to be is sometimes an adjective and sometimes part of a verb phrase.
The present Participle can either describe a noun or help express an action in progress.
Adjective: This music is relaxing.
No action, just describe the noun music.
Verb: Jim is relaxing on the beach.
Action in progress; tells what Jim is doing.
NOTE: Ing words that act as nouns are called gerunds.
The past participle can also describe a noun or help an action.
Adjective: The carpet on the stairs was dirty and worn (describes the carpet).
Verb: The dress was worn by Jane (express an action).
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