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Feb 11, 2018
The "tense" is the time-frame. It applies to the verb as well. A "participle" is just a particular type ("helping") verb.
Explanation:
The present participle is often referred to as the '-ing' form of the verb.
Participles can also be used as adjectives to describe nouns and as adverbs.
https://www.thoughtco.com/present-and-past-participles-explained-1211104