Question

Which word does the participle modify?

Trembling with fear, the small rabbit stood frozen in the car's headlights.

A.
fear

B.
frozen

C.
car's

D.
rabbit

Answer 1

I believe Trembling is the Participle and it is Modifying Fear.

Answer 2

@MissSmartiez

Answer 3

Correct, if it was the participle phrase:

Trembling with fear, modifies the rabbit! However, it isn't a phrase, just a participle, therefore, you are correct.

Answer 4

Thanks. :)
A participle phrase has of or to in the beginning, right?