Question

What is the function of the participle "wailing" in the sentence below?

The wailing toddler was having a temper tantrum.

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Responses

"wailing" is not a participle as used in this sentence
"wailing" is not a participle as used in this sentence

"wailing" functions as a pronoun
"wailing" functions as a pronoun

"wailing" functions as an adjective
"wailing" functions as an adjective

"wailing" functions as a noun

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot GPT 3.5]

"wailing" functions as an adjective in this sentence. It is describing the toddler as being in a state of wailing, which is a loud, high-pitched cry.