Question

Recall that a prtiticilple is in verb form that is used as an adjective. A participial phrase is a participle with its modifiers and complements used an an adjective. Read the following sentence.

The winning team recieved a trophy after the game

Identify the present participle in the sentence

Answer 1

The present participle is "winning." It is used as an adjective to describe the "team."

Step-by-step explanation:

A "present participle" is being used in order to express an action that is present. This uses the -ing form of the verb in order to show that an action is happening at the moment. It can be used as an adjective. For example:

• A crying boy.
• The bouncing ball.

So, in the example sentence above (The winning team received a trophy after the game), the present participle is "winning." This modifies the word "team."

Remember that compared to past participles, a present participle is often active while a past participle is often passive.