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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Identify the present participle in the sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

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barking

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Identify the past participle in the sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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broken

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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, functioning as an adjective in a sentence.

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Running down the street, she tripped over a rock.'

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Running down the street

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun.

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Identify the participle(s) in the sentence: 'The excited children played in the park.'

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excited

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Identify the participial phrase in the sentence: 'Having finished the project, he submitted it on time.'

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Having finished the project

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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(s) in the sentence: 'The rising sun illuminated the sky.'

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rising