Participial

Phrase

Fraction of the BIG Picture

Modifies the BIG Picture

Enhances the BIG Picture

Participle+ Modifiers_____________________

Participial Phrase

Beginning

Subject-Verb Split

Closing

ParticipialPhrase

Adjective

Gerund Phrase

Subject

VS

The happy dog ran the entire length of the park, pausing only to sniff the dandelions.

Annoyed by the irritated crowd, the clown did his act begrudgingly.

Sources

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Absolute Phrases

Describes the

Wholeclause.

noun + participle + optional modifiers

Pipes squeaking,gears grumbling,the old car rattled down the street.

Descriptionfor the end

or beginningof your sentence.

Similar to participialbut a noun is present.

Absolutely usean absolute phrase.

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Sources

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