What is a participle?
A participle is a word formed from a verb and used as an adjective.
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The risen sun glared over the water
The risen sun
What are the two types of participles
Past and Present
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I saw Ryan running for the phone
Running for the phone
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The car moved slowly on a road clogged with traffic
Road clogged with traffic
What are two ways a participle can end?
-ing and -ed
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Removing his glasses, Clark Kent quickly put on his cape
Removing his glasses
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The boiled water flowed over the pot on the stove
The boiled water
What is a dangling participle?
A participial phase in the wrong place
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The dog running up to the boy hopes that he will have a treat
Running up to the boy
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The cooked ham was juicy
Can you have multiple participles in one sentence?
No
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The students planning to study nursing must first meet with the dean
Planning to study nursing
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The broken news has been revealed
The broken news
Does this sentence contain a dangling participle? Yes or No?
I saw Arthur running for the bus
No