Which sentence uses a present participle as part of a verb (rather than as an adjective or noun)? A) Marjorie always enjoys cooking with her mother. B) Watching television is often a colossal waste of time. C) All existing theories are currently wrong, in my opinion. D) The children were roaming through the field without a care in the world. Which of these is written correctly? A) Searching for water, the tired old dog. B) The tired old dog was searching for water. C) Searching for water, then the tired old dog. D) The tired old dog, searching for water.