Describe a noun with a past participle
A past participle after a noun says what was done to it — "the bread baked by my uncle," "the buses delayed by the snow." It carries a passive, finished sense; place it right after the noun.
Read the sentences below, then practice the whole lesson with audio.
- 1The bread baked by my uncle is very soft
- 2The plan announced at the workshop was practical
- 3The ring given by her aunt looked elegant
- 4The buses delayed by the snow were nearly empty
- 5The chair painted in mint looked fresh
- 6The song composed by the indie duo became a hit
- 7The bridge built in 2010 looks safe
- 8The app developed at the startup was released today
- 9The cheese made at the local farm tastes rich
- 10The window broken by the wind was fixed quickly
- 11The photos taken on the island look amazing
- 12The message written by my boss sounded urgent
- 13The laptop repaired by the technician works fine now
- 14The tomatoes grown on the balcony taste better
- 15The book translated by a friend reads smoothly
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