Participle and Participial Phrases Task Cards 1-10

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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 is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. There are two types: present participles (ending in -ing) and past participles (usually ending in -ed, -en, or irregular forms).

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Racing through the woods, her heart pounded as she grew closer to the house.'

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Racing through the woods.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The general, riding to the front, led the attack.'

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Riding to the front.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Washington, having crossed the Delaware, attacked the Hessians stationed at Trenton.'

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Having crossed the Delaware.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The sun, rising in the sky, dispelled the mists.'

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Rising in the sky.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'They boarded the ship lying in the harbor.'

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Lying in the harbor.

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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.

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Can a participial phrase be at the beginning of a sentence?

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Yes, a participial phrase can be placed at the beginning of a sentence, often setting the scene or providing context.

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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 has an irregular form and indicates completed action.