Participles and 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 participle in the sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

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barking

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The broken window needs to be fixed.'

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broken

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Running down the street, she tripped over a rock.'

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Running down the street

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Excited by the news, he jumped up and down.'

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Excited by the news

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What is the difference between a participle and a gerund?

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A participle acts as an adjective, while a gerund acts as a noun.

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

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excited

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Hoping for a miracle, she prayed every night.'

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Hoping for a miracle

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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.