You're welcome, Susanne.
The first sentence is correct.
4. The word "along" is a preposition. Remember that participles often end in -ed or -ing. The only word that fits that description is "called." What was "called?" Reed.
So -- "called papyrus" is the participial phrase. It modifies "reed."
5. In this sentence, "down" is an adjective. "Cut down" is the participial phrase. What do you think it modifies?
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=Increased
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=along , WM=grew
5. Cut down, the reed stalks were sliced into thin strips.
P=down , WM=cut
Gosh, I'm so confused. Thank you for being patient with me Ms. Sue!
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