[Grammar] adjective or verb?

[purpleclips]

In the sentences: 1) The driving rain did not stop. 2) She was chilled to the bone from the piercing wind. Are the words driving and piercing adjectives of verbs? Thanks.

 

[billmcd]

What do you think?

 

[obscure]

Used to modify "rain" and "wind", surely the two present particles serve as adjectives.

 

[billmcd]

Used to modify "rain" and "wind", surely the two present particles serve as adjectives.

obscure: FYI, many of us who respond to posts such as that of purpleclips would prefer that the original poster provide their opinion on the question before we respond.

 

[purpleclips]

Thanks Obscure. billmcd, I would have said adjective, just as the word apple is usually a noun but when used in the context of "apple tree" it is an adjective. Was just checking to see if there were any other conflicting views. As it is my first post on this forum I was not aware of the etiquette!

 

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