Question

Family names derived from peoples surroundings were common in the middle ages.
which of the following sentences is not true?
a.the sentence includes a past participle
b.the participial phrase modifies the words (middle ages)
c.the participial phrase is essential. no commas are needed.
d.the participial phrase is (derived from peoples surroundings.)

Answer 1

The participial phrase modifies names, not middle ages, so B is not true.