Here are the answers for the exercise on participial phrases.
1. The swimmer, shaking with cold, clambered out of the water.
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Participle Phrase: shaking with cold
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Modifies: swimmer
2. Trying to open the gate, I tore my coat.
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Participle Phrase: Trying to open the gate
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Modifies: I
3. Down the alley came a large pickup truck loaded with boxes and furniture.
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Participle Phrase: loaded with boxes and furniture
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Modifies: truck (or "pickup truck")
4. Appreciated for his contribution, Dr. Mathew was awarded a trip to Paris.
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Participle Phrase: Appreciated for his contribution
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Modifies: Dr. Mathew
5. The soldier, having saluted his superior, continued on his way.
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Participle Phrase: having saluted his superior
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Modifies: soldier
6. Building quickly, the clouds towered overhead.
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Participle Phrase: Building quickly
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Modifies: clouds
7. Shouting angrily, the man chased the thief.
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Participle Phrase: Shouting angrily
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Modifies: man
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of participle and participial phrases worksheet.
