Participle v. Participial Review

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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 phrase: 'Running quickly, the athlete won the race.'

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Running.

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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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What is the present participle form of the verb 'to swim'?

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Swimming.

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

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Broken.

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What is the past participle form of the verb 'to write'?

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Written.

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Find the participial phrase: 'Excited about the trip, the children packed their bags.'

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Excited about the trip.

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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 usually ends in -ed (or is irregular) and indicates completed action.

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Identify the participial phrase: 'Hoping for a miracle, she prayed all night.'

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Hoping for a miracle.

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What is the past participle form of the verb 'to eat'?

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Eaten.