Participles and Participial 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 participle in this sentence: 'The barking dog kept us awake.'

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barking

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Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: 'The cat, frightened by the loud noise, hid under the bed.'

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frightened by the loud noise

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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 this sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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broken

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Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: 'Running quickly, she caught the bus.'

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Running quickly

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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 participle in this sentence: 'The excited children played in the park.'

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excited

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Identify the participial phrase in this sentence: 'The man, exhausted from work, fell asleep on the couch.'

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exhausted from work