Participles

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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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Identify the present participle in the sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

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barking

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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 a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase includes a participle and any modifiers or complements, functioning as an adjective.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The girl, excited about the trip, packed her bags.'

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excited about the trip

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective, providing more information about a noun.

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Identify the participle(s) in the sentence: 'The running water was cold.'

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running

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Identify the participle(s) in the sentence: 'The tired students took a break.'

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tired

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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 gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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Swimming