Questions 5–8: Indicate whether each of the italicized words in the following sentences is used as a participle or as the main verb of the sentence. (Remember that a participle standing alone can’t be the main verb of a sentence.)

5. The dog is tugging at the chain fastened to the pole.

Participles:
Main Verbs:

6. His walking shoes are still good as new.

Participles:
Main Verbs:

7. The hanging plant is a philodendron.

Participles:
Main Verbs:

8. I don’t think we’ll be able to mend the broken dish.

Participles:
Main Verbs:

gatsby's clothes have a symbolic meaning, as the use of colour and fabric in his clothing demonstrates his hope, dreams, and wealth. gatsby's clothing symbolizes his wealth through his torn shirt, his silver and gold suit, and his english shirts.

his occupation are

businessman yachtsman soldier entrepreneur bootlegger

mark twain, real name samuel langhorne clemens, was an american writer, humorist, entrepreneur, publisher, and lecturer. among his novels are the adventures of tom sawyer and its sequel, the adventures of huckleberry finn, the latter often called "the great american novel". wikipedia

the symbol of the grandfather's heritage in this excerpt from "the medicine bag,” is the beaded bolo tie.

a bolo tie is a cord fastened around the neck with an ornamental clasp which is worn as a necktie. they have been used by native american tribes such as hopi, navajo, zuni, and puebloans since the mid-20th century.

therefore, the fact that the grandfather is wearing a bolo tie refers to his heritage as native american.