What form is the underlined verb in the sentence?

the preschoolers have colored the leaves bright yellow, orange, and red.
a. past
b. present
c. past participle
d. present participle

Which of the following questions could you ask in a discussion on vacation destinations to establish common ground?

What is the meaning of "full tide" as it is used in this sentence? before i could explain to her the differences of language in this world, she was embarked on the full tide of another subject. a long and involved argument an inaccurate representation a detailed and lively discussion an uncontrollable flood

How does bill safire depict mankind in his proposed speech? 1.adventurous and greedy 2.adventurous and determined 3.daring and invasive 4.timid and wary of loss