How does a participial phrase function in a sentence?
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How does a participial phrase function in a sentence?
English Grammar:
A participial is a word that is derived from a verb but that is actually an adjective. A present participial ends in -ing. A past participial ends in -ed. Two examples are: wetted and skiing.
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View this answerIn a participle phrase, the participle functions as an adjective that modifies a noun. Here are two examples:
- The jumping dog ran across the street....
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Chapter 1 / Lesson 4Learn what a phrase in grammar is. Explore the kinds of phrases, such as infinitive, gerund, and prepositional phrases, and the difference between phrases and clauses.
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