Asked by Please help

What is the participial phrase in the sentence? Living in New York, he went to many fantastic Broadway plays.
A. Living in New York
B. He went to
C. Many fantastic
D. Broadway plays
Mike was running quickly. Mike won the race. Which sentence best combines the two sentences using a participial phrase?
A. Mike quickly running, won the race
B. The race was won by mike running quickly
C. Running quickly, mike won the race
D. Running, mike quickly won the race
Please help I don't know the answers
Answered by Writeacher
http://www.chompchomp.com/terms.htm

The first one is A. "Living" is the participle. That plus the rest of the words that go with it make up the participial phrase.

What do you think about the second one?
Answered by Ms. Sue
After you study this site, I'm sure you'll see the answers.

http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/participlephrase.htm

We'll gladly check your answers.
Answered by Person
1. A
B. D
Answered by Writeacher
1 - correct

2 - There's a better answer. Re-read the original two sentences, and try again.
Answered by Person
2. C?
Answered by Writeacher
Right. Do you see why C is better than D?
Answered by Person
Yes, I do. Thank you.
Answered by Writeacher
You're welcome!
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