Of the three kinds of participles, the following two are especially important for business English:
| Participle | Example |
|---|---|
| Present Participle = ing form | a typing secretary |
| Past Participle | a typed letter |
Participles are also a common way to shorten long English sentences:
Your account shows an unpaid balance. (instead of: Your account shows a balance that has not yet been paid.)
Participles used in a text: „Dissatisfied or Rude Customers Can Be Satisfied Customers“