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. It acts as an adjective in a sentence.

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Identify the participial phrase: 'The dog barking loudly chased the cat.'

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The participial phrase is 'barking loudly.'

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What noun is modified by the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The girl running in the park is my sister.'?

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The noun modified is 'girl.'

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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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The participle is 'broken.'

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What is the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The cat, frightened by the thunder, hid under the bed.'?

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The participial phrase is 'frightened by the thunder.'

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How can you identify a participial phrase in a sentence?

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Look for a verb form ending in -ing or -ed that is accompanied by modifiers and describes a noun.

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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 participial phrase: 'The students, excited about the trip, packed their bags.'

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The participial phrase is 'excited about the trip.'