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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Identify the present participle in the sentence: 'The running water is cold.'

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running

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

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broken

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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 in a sentence.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Hiking up the mountain, we enjoyed the view.'

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Hiking up the mountain

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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 or pronouns.

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

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excited

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What is the difference between a participle and a gerund?

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A participle functions as an adjective, while a gerund functions as a noun.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Exhausted from the race, he fell asleep immediately.'

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Exhausted from the race

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What is the function of the participle in the sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

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The participle 'barking' describes the noun 'dog.'