Question

Which sentence uses a participial phrase as an adjective?

A) Working hard is the key for being successful in life.
B) The book, torn and ripped nearly to shreds, was now worthless.
C) My friend, who participated in the Olympics, is a talented runner.
D) Lily jumped over the small stream and gracefully landed on the other side.

Answer 1

The sentence that uses a participial phrase as an adjective is B. The book, torn and ripped nearly to shreds, was now worthless.
The phrase torn and ripped nearly to shreds is a participial phrase used as an adjective in this sentence.