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 participial phrase in the sentence: 'The children, laughing joyfully, played in the park.'

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laughing joyfully

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective, providing more information about a noun.

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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 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 is irregular) and indicates completed action.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'The dog, wagging its tail, greeted us at the door.'

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wagging its tail

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What is an example of a sentence using a participial phrase?

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'Excited by the news, she jumped up and down.'