The Life and Times of the Ant Grammar

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. It can be a present participle (ending in -ing) or a past participle (usually ending in -ed or -en).

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase includes a participle and any modifiers or complements. It acts as an adjective in a sentence.

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Identify the present participle in the sentence: 'The children are playing in the park.'

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playing

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

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eaten

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What does the participle 'exciting' describe in the sentence: 'The exciting game kept everyone on the edge of their seats.'?

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game

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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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Combine the sentences: 'The sun set. The sky turned orange.'

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The sun set, turning the sky orange.

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What is the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The cat sleeping on the couch is my pet.'?

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sleeping on the couch

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What is the difference between a present participle and a past participle?

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A present participle describes an ongoing action (ending in -ing), while a past participle describes a completed action (usually ending in -ed or -en).

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Excited about the trip, the children packed their bags.'

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Excited about the trip