Question

Part A: Which sentence includes a participial phrase? (1 point)ResponsesThe flowers bloomed beautifully.The flowers bloomed beautifully.He read a fascinating book.He read a fascinating book.They built a sandcastle on the beach.They built a sandcastle on the beach.Shivering from the cold, the dog curled up by the fire.Shivering from the cold, the dog curled up by the fire.Question 2Part B: In the correct response for Part A, what is the function of that participial phrase? (1 point)ResponsesIt functions as a verb.It functions as a verb.It functions as a noun.It functions as a noun.It functions as an adjective.It functions as an adjective.It functions as an adverb.

Answer 1

**Part A:** The sentence that includes a participial phrase is:
**Shivering from the cold, the dog curled up by the fire.**

**Part B:** In this sentence, the participial phrase "Shivering from the cold" functions as an **adjective**. It describes the dog.