In each sentence below, find a participle or participial phrase that modifies the word in parenthesis.

1. Increased demand for food is the result of the growth in the world’s population. (demand)
Answer=Growth

Find the participle or participial phrase and the word they modify in the following sentences.

4. The reed, called papyrus, grew along the Nile River.
P=grew , WM=Reed

5. Cut down, the reed stalks were sliced into thin strips.
P= sliced, WM=Reed Stalks

1 answer

Nope.