Participles & Participial Phrases

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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 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 girl, excited about the trip, packed her bags.'

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excited about the trip

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun.

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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: 'The man, running late, missed the bus.'

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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 is irregular) and indicates completed action.

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

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excited

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

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written by a famous author