Grammar and Language Workbook

participial phrase
. A
participial phrase that begins a sentence is usually followed by a comma. A participial
phrase that appears in the middle or at the end of a sentence is set off by commas only if
it is not essential to the meaning of the sentence.
Charging with all his might, the quarterback plowed through the defense.
The quarterback sporting the number 12 is my sister. (essential)
My sister, playing for the home team, never misses a football game. (nonessential)
 Exercise 1 
Underline each participle, participial phrase, or verb phrase. Write 
adj. if it
functions as an adjective or V if it functions as a verb.
adj.
A soaring bird is a glorious sight.
1. We collected used clothing for the local American Red Cross drive.
2. She said the concert had impressed her.
3. My aunt had gone before I arrived at my mother’s house.
4. An embarrassed Mrs. Gonzel apologized for the intrusion.
5. Her new coat was made of dyed wool.
6. The waiting room in the doctor’s office was full of sick people.
7. The attorney had been elected to the town council.
8. My answering machine does not record long messages.
9. He has spoken to exceptionally large groups on the subject of environmental protection.
10. I had looked everywhere for my baseball glove.
11. The struggling artist cheerfully sold her painting.
12. The advertised price is higher than my limit.
Unit 3, Phrases
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13. Mr. Munson has studied the stock market for several years.