Participial Phrases
By: Lyndacee Sells
Definition ;
A participle phrase will begin with a present or past participle. If the participle is present, it will dependably end in ing. Likewise, a regular past participle will end in a consistent ed. Irregular past participles, unfortunately, conclude in all kinds of ways.
Explanation of Uses ;
Past-Participial Phrases
Invented by an Indiana housewife in 1889, the first dishwasher was driven by a steam engine.
Present-Participial Phrases
Goldsmith smiled, bunching his fat cheeks like twin rolls of smooth pink toilet paper."
Participial Phrase Review
5 Examples
- Mr. Flynn, annoyed by Joe's question, answered him impatiently.
- Walking rapidly, we reached the town in fifteen minutes.
- Annoyed by the noise, the teacher spoke sharply to the class.
- Tom, having won the chess game, looked up happily.
- Having won every game but one, Ohio State now led the Big Ten.