Read the following sentence.
Cody poked at the embers glowing like lava in the charred fire pit.
Which word does the participial phrase modify?
a. pit
b. lava
c. cody
d. embers

Question

Read the following sentence.
Cody poked at the embers glowing like lava in the charred fire pit.
Which word does the participial phrase modify?
a. pit
b. lava
c. cody
d. embers

anonymous · Answer

Try this site http://www.chompchomp.com/terms/participlephrase.htm

anonymous · Answer

i am still confused

anonymous · Answer

@abbyanna101

kyanthedoodle · Answer

Modifiers
Definition: A word, phrase, or clause that functions as an adjective or adverb to limit or qualify the meaning of another word or word group.
Example: "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
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kyanthedoodle · Answer

Abbyanna101 just gave you an example of a participial phrase, and I just gave you an example of a modifier. What do you think it is now?