Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies. A banana peel lying on the ground caused the comedian to slip.

lying on the ground modifies 'banana peel'

lying on the ground modifies 'caused'

lying on the ground modifies 'comedian'

lying on the ground modifies 'slip'

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies. Giggling like a child, Marie handed the package to her brother.

Giggling like a child modifies 'Marie'.

Giggling like a child modifies 'package'.

Giggling like a child modifies 'brother'.

Giggling like a child modifies 'handed'.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies. Tapping her way up Pearl Street, Margie was the hit of the parade.

Tapping her way up Pearl Street

Tapping her way down Pearl Street

Walking briskly through the crowd

Margie was the hit of the parade

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies. The king, unrecognized by all his subjects, walked around his kingdom in disguise.

unrecognized by all his subjects, modifies 'king'

unrecognized by none, modifies 'king'

recognized by all his subjects, modifies 'king'

unrecognized by all his subjects, modifies 'subjects'

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies. I believe I saw the maid climbing the stairs toward the forbidden room.

climbing the stairs toward the forbidden room; it modifies 'maid'.

climbing the forbidden room; it modifies 'stairs'.

the maid climbing the stairs; it modifies 'room'.

climbing the stairs; it modifies 'I'

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies. Confused by the identical twins, Mr. Fatar threw up his hands in wonder.

Confused by the identical twins; it modifies 'Mr. Fatar'.

Baffled by the loud noise; it modifies 'Mr. Fatar'.

Surprised by the sudden change; it modifies 'the twins'.

Amused by their antics; it modifies 'the hands'

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies. The frog, hopping from one rock to the next, managed to get away from the boy.

hopping from one rock to the next modifies 'the frog'.

hopping from one rock to the next modifies 'managed'.

hopping from one rock to the next modifies 'the rocks'.

hopping from one rock to the next modifies 'the boy'.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies. Beginning with the kitchen, they painted every room in the apartment.

Beginning with the kitchen; it modifies 'they'.

Beginning with the kitchen; it modifies 'apartment'.

Beginning with the kitchen; it modifies 'painted'.

Beginning with the kitchen; it modifies 'rooms'.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies. My mom told us about the new library planned for the neighborhood.

planned for the neighborhood modifies 'library'

new library planned modifies 'neighborhood'

planned for the neighborhood modifies 'mom'

the new library modifies 'planned'

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies. I ordered the special, consisting of a ham sandwich and tomato soup.

consisting of a ham sandwich and tomato soup; it modifies 'the special'.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies. Alberto, asked by the choir director, agreed to sing in the talent show.

asked by the choir director, modifies Alberto

sung by the choir director, modifies talent show

asked by the choir director, modifies director

agreed to sing, modifies Alberto

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.
Surprised by our gift of a new winter coat, Grandmother began to cry for joy.

Overwhelmed with joy; it modifies 'began'

Surprised by our gift of a new winter coat; it modifies 'Grandmother'.

Excited about the new coat; it modifies 'cry'.

Baffled by the sudden noise; it modifies 'gift'.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

The lot, filled with cars, was enormous.

filled with cars modifies the word 'cars'

filled with cars modifies the word 'lot'

filled with cars modifies the word 'enormous'

the lot modifies the phrase 'filled with cars'

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

The box of fruit containing pears, apples, and oranges arrived at the door.

of fruit containing; modifies 'oranges'

containing pears, apples, and oranges; modifies 'box'

arrived at the door; modifies 'box'

containing fruit; modifies 'door'

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

Homeless families often stayed at a shelter operated by a local church.

operated by a local church; modifies 'families'

shelter operated by a local church; modifies 'families'

stayed at a shelter; modifies 'operated'

operated by a local church; modifies 'shelter'

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

Carrying plenty of water, we set out for the summit of the mountain.

Carrying plenty of water modifies 'summit'.

Carrying plenty of water modifies 'we'.

Carrying plenty of water modifies 'set out'.

Carrying plenty of water modifies 'mountain'.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

Did they see the train coming around the bend?

coming around the bend modifies the word 'train'

coming around the bend modifies the word 'bend'

coming around the bend modifies the word 'did'

coming around the bend modifies the word 'see'

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

Urged on by the fans, the basketball team began its comeback.

Urged on by the fans, modifies 'its'.

Urged on by the fans, modifies 'the comeback'.

Urged on by the fans, modifies 'the fans'.

Urged on by the fans, modifies 'team'.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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Participial Phrases

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.
Surprised by our gift of a new winter coat, Grandmother began to cry for joy.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

The lot, filled with cars, was enormous.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

The box of fruit containing pears, apples, and oranges arrived at the door.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

Homeless families often stayed at a shelter operated by a local church.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

Carrying plenty of water, we set out for the summit of the mountain.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

Did they see the train coming around the bend?

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

Urged on by the fans, the basketball team began its comeback.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

The tall man wearing the gray suit is a judge.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

That newspaper blowing all over the yard is a real mess.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

A banana peel lying on the ground caused the comedian to slip.

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Participial Phrases

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.Surprised by our gift of a new winter coat, Grandmother began to cry for joy.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.The lot, filled with cars, was enormous.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.The box of fruit containing pears, apples, and oranges arrived at the door.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.Homeless families often stayed at a shelter operated by a local church.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.Carrying plenty of water, we set out for the summit of the mountain.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.Did they see the train coming around the bend?

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.Urged on by the fans, the basketball team began its comeback.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.The tall man wearing the gray suit is a judge.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.That newspaper blowing all over the yard is a real mess.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.A banana peel lying on the ground caused the comedian to slip.

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Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.
Surprised by our gift of a new winter coat, Grandmother began to cry for joy.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

The lot, filled with cars, was enormous.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

The box of fruit containing pears, apples, and oranges arrived at the door.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

Homeless families often stayed at a shelter operated by a local church.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

Carrying plenty of water, we set out for the summit of the mountain.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

Did they see the train coming around the bend?

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

Urged on by the fans, the basketball team began its comeback.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

The tall man wearing the gray suit is a judge.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

That newspaper blowing all over the yard is a real mess.

Identify the participial phrase in the following sentence. Then tell what word the phrase modifies.

A banana peel lying on the ground caused the comedian to slip.