Is carping an adjective or a verb?

Silly Goose · #1 (**permalink**) 10-13-2008, 04:29 PM

So for my homework I am supposed to use "carping" in a sentence. The given definition is "complaining". The part of speech next to it says adjective, but the example sentences use it as a verb. (i.e. "...Hillary's constant carping about the food.")

Which is correct, or are both?

Drew C · #2 (**permalink**) 10-13-2008, 04:30 PM

it can be either.

- My mom is carping at me to finish my homework.
- My carping mother is telling me to finish my homework.

Is carping an adjective or a verb?

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