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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What is the participial phrase in the sentence The audience sat quietly as the maestro, stretching his arms, began to conduct the orchestra

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A.The audience sat quietly B.stretching his arms C.to conduct the orchestra D.as the maestro

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Mr.Z

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i htink its B

OpenStudy (anonymous):

think

OpenStudy (mr.z):

A participle phrase will begin with a present or past participle. If the participle is present, it will dependably end in "ing". Likewise, a regular past participle will end in a consistent ed. Irregular past participles, unfortunately, conclude in all kinds of ways. Since all phrases require two or more words, a participle phrase will often include objects and/or modifiers that complete the thought. Here are some examples: Crunching caramel corn for the entire movie Washed with soap and water tuck in the back of the closet behind the obsolete computer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

i think its B

OpenStudy (mr.z):

I would say so.

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