In each sentence below, find a participle or participial phrase that modifies the word in parenthesis.
1. Increased demand for food is the result of the growth in the world’s population. (demand)
Answer=Growth
Find the participle or participial phrase and the word they modify in the following sentences.
4. The reed, called papyrus, grew along the Nile River.
P=grew , WM=Reed
5. Cut down, the reed stalks were sliced into thin strips.
P= sliced, WM=Reed Stalks
Nope.
To find the participle or participial phrase that modifies a specific word in a sentence, you can follow these steps:
1. Identify the participle or participial phrase: Look for any verb form ending in -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -ing or a verb phrase that begins with one of those endings (e.g., is + verb-ing).
2. Determine the word it modifies: Identify the noun or pronoun closest to the participle or participial phrase. This is the word that the participle or participial phrase is modifying.
Now, let's apply these steps to the given sentences:
1. "Increased demand for food is the result of the growth in the world’s population."
Participle/Participial phrase: "Increased"
Word Modified: "demand"
Explanation: The participle "increased" modifies the noun "demand", indicating that the demand has increased.
4. "The reed, called papyrus, grew along the Nile River."
Participle/Participial phrase: "called papyrus"
Word Modified: "reed"
Explanation: The participial phrase "called papyrus" modifies the noun "reed", providing additional information about what the reed is called.
5. "Cut down, the reed stalks were sliced into thin strips."
Participle/Participial phrase: "Cut down"
Word Modified: "reed stalks"
Explanation: The participial phrase "Cut down" modifies the noun phrase "reed stalks", indicating what was done to the reed stalks.
By following these steps, you can identify the participles or participial phrases in a sentence and determine the words they modify.