Question
Which underlined phrases are participial phrases? Select two options.
Succeeding at tennis requires getting a lot of practice on the court.
Tired from practice, the quarterback returned to the locker room.
To score a goal in the last minutes of a game is a thrilling experience.
The volleyball team won the match, moving on to the state tournament.
Spending too much time in preparation for a match can be counterproductive.
Succeeding at tennis requires getting a lot of practice on the court.
Tired from practice, the quarterback returned to the locker room.
To score a goal in the last minutes of a game is a thrilling experience.
The volleyball team won the match, moving on to the state tournament.
Spending too much time in preparation for a match can be counterproductive.
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"Tired from practice" and "moving on to the state tournament."
Explanation: "Tired" is a past participle used adjectivally, and "moving" is a present participle in a phrase modifying the team. The others are gerund phrases ("Succeeding at tennis," "Spending too much time...") or an infinitive phrase ("To score a goal...").
Explanation: "Tired" is a past participle used adjectivally, and "moving" is a present participle in a phrase modifying the team. The others are gerund phrases ("Succeeding at tennis," "Spending too much time...") or an infinitive phrase ("To score a goal...").