what is participle phrases English grammar
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Answer:A participial phrase is a group of present participle (verb+ing) or past participle, modifiers or other linked words. This kind of phrase is always punctuated with a comma and always acts as an adjective modifying a noun.
Explanation:
1. The man, standing in the queue, is my brother. Here the phrase 'standing in the queue' is acting as an adjective which modifies the noun 'the man'. 'standing' is present participle and the phrase is participal phrase.
2. I received a letter, mentioning her wellness. Here 'mentioning her wellness' is modifying the noun 'letter' and 'mentioning' is present participle.
3. The deer could not see the tiger, camouflaged in the bush. Here 'camouflaged' is past participle and the phrase 'camouflaged in the bush' is a participial phrase which modifies the noun 'the tiger'.