Identifying 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 (a verb form that can function as an adjective) and any modifiers or complements. It provides additional information about a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: 'The dog barking loudly kept the neighbors awake.'

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barking loudly

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What role does a participial phrase play in a sentence?

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A participial phrase acts as an adjective, providing more information about a noun or pronoun in the sentence.

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Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: 'The girl excited about the trip jumped with joy.'

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excited about the trip

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What is the participle in the phrase 'running quickly'?

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running

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Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: 'The book written by the famous author became a bestseller.'

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written by the famous author

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What is the difference between a participial phrase and a gerund phrase?

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A participial phrase modifies a noun or pronoun, while a gerund phrase functions as a noun.

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Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: 'The flowers blooming in the garden attract many bees.'

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blooming in the garden

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What is a present participle?

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A present participle is a verb form ending in -ing that can be used as an adjective or to form continuous tenses.

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Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: 'The movie directed by the award-winning filmmaker was a hit.'

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directed by the award-winning filmmaker