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A participle is a verb form that can be used as an adjective to modify nouns or pronouns. It has some of the characteristics and functions of both verbs and adjectives.
There are two main types of participles: Past participles: These participles typically end in "-ed," "-en," "-n," "-ne," or "-t". They are used for perfect tenses and passive voice constructions. For example, the past participle of the verb "walk" is "walked". Present participles: These participles always end in "-ing". They are used for continuous tenses. For example, the present participle of the verb "jump" is "jumping". Participles can end in -ing (present tense) or -ed, -en, -d, -t, -n, or -ne (past tense).
Here are some examples of participle phrases: "Removing his coat, Jack rushed to the river" "Delores noticed her cousin walking along the shoreline"
A participial phrase is a participle plus any modifiers, objects, or complements.
A participial phrase is set off with commas when it: Modifies a noun or pronoun Is placed as close to the noun or pronoun it modifies as possible The noun or pronoun is clearly stated
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