Grammar 101

Participle present
A verb form ending in -ing. Although a present participle may usually function as a main verb, it may also be used as an adjective.

Although this grammatical definition remains undeniably confusing and difficult for some, one can overcome the challenges of using this form through dedicated practice (say, throughout grades 1-12) and visual repetition (say, through the use of official Air Force One Grammatical flashcards). However, some of us still fail to implement this form properly and thereby continue to hack the English language into a puddle of bloody pulp. For example, "the Iraqi people are askin' and hopin' we'll remain" or "you saw 'em votin'," or "we're runnin', comin' and gettin' close to success" doesn't quite fulfill or fully commit to the use of the present participle. You know what I'm sayin'? Oh, see now it's contagious.

If you can't commit to grammar what can you commit to?
jenji