Participles and Participial 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, functioning as an adjective to provide more information about a noun.

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Identify the participle in this sentence: 'The barking dog kept us awake.'

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barking

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Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: 'The cat, sleeping on the windowsill, looked peaceful.'

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sleeping on the windowsill

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What noun is modified by the participial phrase in this sentence: 'Running down the street, the dog chased the ball.'?

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dog

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What is the function of a participial phrase in a sentence?

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A participial phrase functions as an adjective, providing more detail about a noun.

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

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broken

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What noun is modified by the participial phrase in this sentence: 'Excited by the news, she jumped up and down.'?

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she

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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 participial phrase in this sentence: 'The girl, tired from the long hike, fell asleep.'

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tired from the long hike