Mastering Participial Phrases
A Grade 12 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying, analyzing, and correctly using participial phrases in sentences.
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Mastering Participial Phrases
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet assesses your understanding and application of participial phrases.
1. In the sentence, "Running quickly, the dog caught the frisbee," which is the participial phrase?
the dog
Running quickly
caught the frisbee
the frisbee
2. Which sentence correctly uses a participial phrase to modify the noun 'student'?
The student, who studied diligently, passed the exam.
Studying diligently, the student passed the exam.
The student diligently studied and passed the exam.
The student passed the exam because he studied diligently.
Complete the following sentences by adding an appropriate participial phrase. Remember to use correct punctuation.
3. , the old car finally sputtered to a halt.
4. The artist, , displayed her latest masterpiece.
5. , the hikers reached the summit.
Indicate whether each statement about participial phrases is True or False.
6. A participial phrase always functions as an adjective.
True
False
7. A dangling participle occurs when the participial phrase does not clearly modify the subject of the sentence.
True
False
Rewrite the following sentences to correct any misplaced or dangling participial phrases.
8. Having finished the essay, the bell rang for dismissal.
9. Exhausted from the long journey, the hotel room was a welcome sight.
Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) describing a memorable event from your life. Incorporate at least three different participial phrases, ensuring they are used correctly and effectively enhance your descriptions. Underline each participial phrase you use.
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