Participles and Participial Phrases Review

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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 consists of a participle and any modifiers or complements, functioning as an adjective to provide more information about a noun.

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Identify the participial phrase: "The dog barking loudly kept me awake."

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barking loudly

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Identify the participial phrase: "The book, written by a famous author, became a bestseller."

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written by a famous author

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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 additional information about it.

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Identify the participial phrase: "The car, damaged in the accident, was towed away."

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damaged in the accident

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Identify the participial phrase: "Running late, she hurried to the bus stop."

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Running late

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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 and indicates ongoing action, while a past participle usually ends in -ed (or irregular forms) and indicates completed action.

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Identify the participial phrase: "The flowers blooming in the garden are beautiful."

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blooming in the garden

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Identify the participial phrase: "The movie, directed by a renowned filmmaker, received critical acclaim."

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directed by a renowned filmmaker