Exploring Participles and Their Phrases

What was the initial task given to the speaker?

• To find Velma's glasses

• To bake Scooby Snacks

• To explain what a participle is

• To add participial phrases to a paper

Why did the speaker need help with their paper?

• They needed to find Velma's glasses

• They lost their notes

• They were unsure about the topic

• They didn't understand what participles were

What does a past participle typically end with?

• es

• s

• ed, en, n, or t

• ing

What ending does a present participle have?

• ed

• ing

• s

• en

What is a participle?

• A type of adverb

• A type of noun

• A type of verb that can become an adjective

• A type of punctuation mark

Which sentence was used as an example to add participles?

• The puppy kissed the kitten

• The dog barked loudly

• The cat chased the mouse

• The bird sang a song

What should be ensured when starting a phrase with a participle?

• It should be at the end of the sentence

• It should always include a verb

• It should be as close to the noun it modifies as possible

• It should not include any adjectives

What confusion arises if the participial phrase is misplaced?

• The reader may not understand who is seething with anger

• It's unclear who is performing the action

• The time of action becomes unclear

• The sentence becomes a question