Question

Which words in the sentence make up the entire participial phrase?

Splashing in the ocean, Lauren laughed joyfully and felt as though she were far away from her daily worries.
a. as though she were far away
b. laughed joyfully
c. from her daily worries
d. Splashing in the ocean

Answer 1

The correct answer is D) splashing in the ocean.
In the other examples there is no participle, so they cannot be the correct answer.