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OpenStudy (anonymous):

1. Read the following sentence. The cars passing by are filled with commuters. Which of the following sentences is NOT true? (1 point) The sentence includes a present participle. The participial phrase modifies the word commuters. The participial phrase is essential. No commas are needed. The participial phrase is passing by.

OpenStudy (texaschic101):

The participle phrase modifies the word commuters. I think the participle phrase, " passing by " is used as an adjective modifying " cars" .

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