Mastering Participles Worksheet

Mastering Participles

Read each section carefully and follow the directions. This worksheet will test your knowledge of participles and participial phrases.

A participle is a verbal that functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun. There are two types of participles: present participles (ending in -ing) and past participles (usually ending in -ed, -en, -d, -t, or -n). A participial phrase consists of a participle and its modifiers or complements, all functioning together as a single adjective.

1. In the sentence, 'The barking dog woke the entire neighborhood,' what is the participle?

2. Which sentence uses a past participle correctly as an adjective?

Complete the sentences by filling in the blank with the correct present or past participle of the verb in parentheses.

1. The   (fall) leaves covered the forest floor.

2. We watched the   (dance) flames in the fireplace.

3. The   (write) essay received a high grade.

4. He picked up the   (drop) glove.

Underline the participial phrase in each sentence and circle the noun or pronoun it modifies.

1. Running quickly, the athlete crossed the finish line first.

2. Exhausted by the long journey, the travelers finally rested.

3. The car, damaged in the accident, needed extensive repairs.

Rewrite the following sentences, combining them into one sentence using a participial phrase. Ensure your new sentence is grammatically correct and clear.

1. The student studied all night. He felt prepared for the exam.

2. The old house stood on the hill. It was covered in ivy.