Participle Phrases

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle).

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase consists of a participle and any modifiers or complements. It acts as an adjective in a sentence.

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Identify the past participle in the sentence: 'The cake was baked by my mom.'

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baked

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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 function of a participial phrase in a sentence?

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A participial phrase modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about it.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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broken

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Running through the park, I saw my friend.'

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Running through the park

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What is the difference between a present participle and a past participle?

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A present participle ends in -ing and indicates ongoing action, while a past participle typically ends in -ed (or irregular forms) and indicates completed action.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The excited children played in the yard.'

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excited

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What is an example of a sentence with a participial phrase?

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'Hiking up the mountain, we enjoyed the beautiful view.'