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 consists of 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 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 down the street, I tripped over a rock.'

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Running down the street

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Excited by the news, she jumped up and down.'

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Excited by the news

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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 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 role do participles play in a sentence?

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Participles can modify nouns or pronouns, providing more information about them.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Having finished her homework, Maria went out to play.'

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Having finished her homework