Which words in the sentence form the participial phrase?

Young children participating in sports develop strong social skills.

A.
Young children

B.
participating in sports

C.
strong social skills

D.
develop strong

I know what a participial is I think but I'm not sure which words make up the phrase..And please explain why you think what you do! :)

Question

Which words in the sentence form the participial phrase? 

Young children participating in sports develop strong social skills.
 
 A.
Young children
 
 B.
participating in sports
 
 C.
strong social skills
 
 D.
develop strong

I know what a participial is I think but I'm not sure which words make up the phrase..And please explain why you think what you do! :)

starlord1 · Answer

umm... it is b because it is what the children are doing

texaschic101 · Answer

a participle phrase is a verbal that functions as an adjective.
participating in sports is your participle phrase.

pinkcandyrosez882 · Answer

Okay thanks!

pinkcandyrosez882 · Answer

Since I can't give you both medals, I give a medal to one and become a fan of the other

texaschic101 · Answer

not a problem...I do not do this for the medals anyways

anonymous · Answer

i had that question an hour ago and its b