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

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barking

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The cat, sleeping on the windowsill, looked peaceful.'

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sleeping on the windowsill

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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 usually ends in -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n (e.g., walked, eaten).

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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broken

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Running through the park, she felt free.'

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Running through the park

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What role do participles play in a sentence?

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Participles function as adjectives, providing more information about nouns.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The excited children played in the yard.'

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excited

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

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Having finished the project