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 consists of 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 participle in the sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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broken

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about it.

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Identify the participial phrase: 'Running through the park, she felt free.'

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Running through the park

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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 participle in the sentence: 'The excited children played in the yard.'

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excited

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What is an example of a past participle?

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'broken' in the sentence 'The broken toy was on the shelf.'

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Identify the participial phrase: 'Covered in chocolate, the strawberries were a hit at the party.'

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Covered in chocolate