Asked by Susanne
5. Cut down, the reed stalks were sliced into thin strips.
5. In this sentence, "down" is an adjective. "Cut down" is the participial phrase. What do you think it modifies?
Does it modify “reed stalks”?
You’re such a great help. I didn’t know that most times the participles end in –ed or –ing. Thank you for helping me with my review, I just have 3 more lessons to go!
5. In this sentence, "down" is an adjective. "Cut down" is the participial phrase. What do you think it modifies?
Does it modify “reed stalks”?
You’re such a great help. I didn’t know that most times the participles end in –ed or –ing. Thank you for helping me with my review, I just have 3 more lessons to go!
Answers
Answered by
Ms. Sue
You're welcome. Good luck!
This site on various phrases should help you.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/phrases.htm
This site on various phrases should help you.
http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/phrases.htm
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