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Which answer choice best explains how the bolded participle is used in this sentence?

Lying to the best of his ability, Roger hoped his mother wouldn't guess at the deception.
(A).It is used as a noun and serves as the subject of the sentence.

(B).It is used as an adjective to describe the noun, Roger.

(C).It is used as a verb to describe the main action of the sentence.

(D).It is used as an adverb to describe the verb hoped.

Answer 1

Answer:

it is used as an adverb to describe the verb hoped

Answer 2

(B). It is used as an adjective to describe the noun, Roger.

Explanation:

• A participle is a verb form which is used to create verb tense, or as an adjective,or to create the passive voice. There are 2 types of participle - present participle (ends in -ing) and past participle (ends in -d, -ed, -en, -n, or -t).
• Some participles are used as adjectives. Participial adjective has the same form as the participle and usually reveals the ordinary properties of an adjective, examples, She was really bored during the flight, Many people find insects frightening.

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