Participial phrases

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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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What does a participial phrase modify?

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A participial phrase modifies a noun or pronoun 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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True or False? A participial phrase can stand alone as a complete sentence.

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False.

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What is the function of a participial phrase in a sentence?

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It acts as an adjective, providing more information about a noun or pronoun.

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Example of a participial phrase: 'Baked to perfection, the cookies were delicious.' What is the participial phrase?

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Baked to perfection.

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Identify the noun modified by the participial phrase: 'Frightened by the noise, the cat hid under the bed.'

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The cat.

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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 (e.g., running), while a past participle typically ends in -ed, -en, or is irregular (e.g., baked, broken).

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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 participial phrase in this sentence: 'Having finished the project, she submitted it on time.'

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Having finished the project.