Participles and Participle 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 includes a participle and any modifiers or complements. It acts as an adjective in a sentence.

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Identify the participial phrase: 'The dog barking loudly chased the cat.'

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barking loudly

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Identify the participial phrase: 'The book written by the author became a bestseller.'

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written by the author

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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 participle in the sentence: 'The running water was cold.'

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running

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What is the difference between a participle and a gerund?

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

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Identify the participial phrase: 'Excited about the trip, the children packed their bags.'

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Excited about the trip

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Identify the participial phrase: 'Hoping to win the game, the team practiced hard.'

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Hoping to win the game