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Which word does the underlined participle modify?

The trapped raccoon was taken to the nearbywoodsandset free.----------

A.
taken

B.
raccoon

C.
nearby

D.
woods

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Answer:

b

Step-by-step explanation:

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If the underlined word is trapped, the correct answer is B. raccoon. A participle is taken from a verb form which functions as an adjective or noun. If the underlined participle is was taken, the answer is D. woods. Participle is also used to make compound verbs.
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