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Definition of a participial phrase

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Step-by-step explanation:

A participial phrase is the (usually) not needed information.

Mary, who is the prettiest girl I have ever seen, likes to practice ballet in the yard.

Participial phrases move around in sentences. Be aware.

Riding around the block, Carly set her eyes upon a little candy shop.

The participial phrases have to be around their subject, though.

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