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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What is the past participle of 'go'?

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The past participle of 'go' is 'gone.'

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Identify the present participle in the sentence: 'The running water was cold.'

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The present participle is 'running.'

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What is the past participle of 'write'?

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The past participle of 'write' is 'written.'

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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 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 dog barking loudly is my pet.'

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The participial phrase is 'barking loudly.'

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective, describing a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the past participle in the sentence: 'The cake was eaten by the children.'

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The past participle is 'eaten.'

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What is the present participle of 'swim'?

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The present participle of 'swim' is 'swimming.'