Participial Phrases and Participles

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase is a group of words that includes a participle and any modifiers or complements. It functions as an adjective in a sentence.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The crying baby woke everyone up.'

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crying

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What are the common endings of participles?

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-ing, -ed, -en, -d.

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Provide an example of a participial phrase.

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'Running down the street,' which describes someone who is moving quickly.

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What role does a participial phrase play in a sentence?

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It acts as an adjective, providing more information about a noun.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The dog barking loudly kept me awake.'

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barking loudly

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What is the difference between a participle and a participial phrase?

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A participle is a single word (e.g., 'running'), while a participial phrase includes the participle and additional words (e.g., 'running down the street').

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The book written by the author became a bestseller.'

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written by the author

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What is a present participle?

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A present participle is a verb form ending in -ing that indicates ongoing action.

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What is a past participle?

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A past participle is a verb form that typically ends in -ed, -en, or other variations, used to indicate completed action.