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Participial phrase definition and example
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A participial phrase consists of a participle (a verb form that can function as an adjective) along with any modifiers, objects, or complements. Participial phrases provide additional information about a noun or pronoun in a sentence.
**Example:**
*Running down the street*, the dog chased after the squirrel.
In this example, "Running down the street" is a participial phrase that describes the dog. The participle "Running" modifies the noun "dog," and the phrase gives more context about what the dog is doing.
**Example:**
*Running down the street*, the dog chased after the squirrel.
In this example, "Running down the street" is a participial phrase that describes the dog. The participle "Running" modifies the noun "dog," and the phrase gives more context about what the dog is doing.
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