Just cause it looks like a verb doesnt mean its functioning as a verb When a verb form is used as a noun an adjective or an adverb is it called a verbal Participles ID: 178032
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Participles + Participial PhrasesSlide2
Just ‘cause it looks like a verb…
…doesn’t mean it’s functioning as a verb!
When a
verb form is
used as a
noun
, an
adjective
, or an
adverb
, is it called a
verbal
.Slide3
Participles
form of a verb that ACTS as an adjective
two most common forms of participles:
present participle and past participle
You can tell the difference between the two
by their endings
!Slide4
Present Participle
Ends in -
ing
The limping hiker favored her aching ankle.
The winning team celebrated on Thursday.
My father wants a diving board for the pool.Slide5
Past Participle
Ends in –
ed
, -en, -t
Confused, Nan returned to her interrupted work.
She served me burnt toast.
You should put your name on your written work.Slide6
What do participles DO?
Participles (like other adjectives) answer the question
What kind? or Which one? about the nouns/pronouns they modify.
Irma’s shining eyes betrayed her excitement.
What kind of eyes?
The shattered window needs replacement.
Which window? Slide7
Less common participle form
You may see participles with a
linking verb
(present perfect form)
Having decided, Madeline acted quickly.
Being greeted by his friends, Frank shakes hands all around.Slide8
How to tell verbs from participles
Ask yourself about the
word’s function
in the sentence.
A verb shows action, a condition or the fact that something exists.
A participle modifies a noun or pronoun.Slide9
Verb or Participle?
The
snarling
dog attacked the plumber.
The dog is
snarling
at the plumber.
The mimes
delight
their audience.
Delighted
, the audience applauded the mimes. Slide10
Verb
or Participle?
1. The plane has been
delayed
by snow.
2. A
growing
child needs a healthy diet.
3. You can find what you need on the
following
pages.
4. Brilliant red roses were
growing
by the fence.
5. The white car was
following
too closely.
6. The
painted
house looked wonderful. Slide11
Participial Phrase
Participial Phrase
participle + noun, adverb, adverbial phrase, prepositional phrase
Function
w
hole thing ACTS like an adjective to some noun/pronoun in the sentenceSlide12
Participial Phrase
Traveling quickly, we completed the trip.
Traveling at breakneck speed, we completed the trip.
Avoiding stops, we completed the trip.Slide13
Do you set it off with commas?
Just like with appositive phrases, participial phrases are OFTEN set off by commas.
The test to know if you do
use commas…s
the information in the phrase ESEENTIAL or NONESSENTIAL information?
Essential NO COMMAS
Nonessential COMMASSlide14
Do you set it off with commas?
Essential NO COMMAS
Nonessential COMMAS
There is Craig standing at the bus stop.
The boy standing at the bus stop is Craig.
The mural painted in 1497 is the one being repaired.
Painted in 1497 the mural is Leonardo’s masterpiece.Slide15
All the food cooked in that café is homemade.
2. Found at a garage sale, the statue was in good shape.
3. Katie is the girl sweeping the floor.
4. Looking worn out, they rested.
5. Excited by the flashing lights, the dog began to bark.Slide16
6. The tree growing beside the back door is a maple.
7. The cat, rubbing against the chair leg, purred contentedly.
8. Our house, shaded by trees, stays cool in the summer.
9. They boarded the bus packed with tourists.
10. Having spotted a wave, the surfers began paddling.