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*GRAMMAR 9.4 PRACTICE (due date: Thursday, March 10)

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DIRECTIONS:
1. Identify the participle or participial phrase in each sentence. (25 points)
*Look at the number in parentheses to determine how many words go in the box.

2. Identify if the participle or participial phrase is present or past tense. (25 points)
*Select one of the options from the multiple choices listed.
Sentence #1: We saw Junko courteously thanking everyone.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: We saw Junko courteously thanking everyone. (3)

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Tense: We saw Junko courteously thanking everyone.

Sentence #2: I listened to the willow’s sad, creaking branches.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: I listened to the willow’s sad, creaking branches. (1)

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Tense: I listened to the willow’s sad, creaking branches.

Sentence #3: Finding the assignments difficult, Isra sought help from a tutor.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Finding the assignments difficult, Isra sought help from a tutor. (4)

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Tense: Finding the assignments difficult, Isra sought help from a tutor.

Sentence #4: During the performance everyone could probably hear my pounding heart.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: During the performance everyone could probably hear my pounding heart. (1)

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Tense: During the performance everyone could probably hear my pounding heart.

Sentence #5: Having done my homework, I left for hockey practice.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Having done my homework, I left for hockey practice. (4)

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Tense: Having done my homework, I left for hockey practice.

Sentence #6: Valerie finds her after-school job challenging.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Valerie finds her after-school job challenging. (1)

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Tense: Valerie finds her after-school job challenging.

Sentence #7: The winning steer at the fair came from Springfield.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: The winning steer at the fair came from Springfield. (1)

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Tense: The winning steer at the fair came from Springfield.

Sentence #8: The sad film left many moviegoers sobbing gently.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: The sad film left many moviegoers sobbing gently. (2)

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Tense: The sad film left many moviegoers sobbing gently.

Sentence #9: Startled by the noise, we jumped from our chairs.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Startled by the noise, we jumped from our chairs. (4)

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Tense: Startled by the noise, we jumped from our chairs.

Sentence #10: Protected by his seat belt, Sean walked away from the accident.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Protected by his seat belt, Sean walked away from the accident. (5)

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Tense: Protected by his seat belt, Sean walked away from the accident.

Sentence #11: Having concluded my speech, I stepped away from the podium.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Having concluded my speech, I stepped away from the podium. (4)

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Tense: Having concluded my speech, I stepped away from the podium.

Sentence #12: Dressed as a pirate, my little brother had a cardboard sword.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Dressed as a pirate, my little brother had a cardboard sword. (4)

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Tense: Dressed as a pirate, my little brother had a cardboard sword.

Sentence #13: The runners, tired from the race, rest on a nearby bench.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: The runners, tired from the race, rest on a nearby bench. (4)

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Tense: The runners, tired from the race, rest on a nearby bench.

Sentence #14: Having received her letter, I wrote back right away.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Having received her letter, I wrote back right away. (4)

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Tense: Having received her letter, I wrote back right away.

Sentence #15: Searching the room for my jacket, I found my hat instead.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Searching the room for my jacket, I found my hat instead. (6)

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Tense: Searching the room for my jacket, I found my hat instead.

Sentence #16: Tracked by the hunters, the deer ran swiftly.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Tracked by the hunters, the deer ran swiftly. (4)

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Tense: Tracked by the hunters, the deer ran swiftly.

Sentence #17: Those arriving after the bell will be marked tardy.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Those arriving after the bell will be marked tardy. (4)

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Tense: Those arriving after the bell will be marked tardy.

Sentence #18: The city’s authorities felt a growing concern about the high crime rate.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: The city’s authorities felt a growing concern about the high crime rate. (1)

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Tense: The city’s authorities felt a growing concern about the high crime rate.

Sentence #19: Everyone came to the pep rally wearing the school colors.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Everyone came to the pep rally wearing the school colors. (4)

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Tense: Everyone came to the pep rally wearing the school colors.

Sentence #20: That juice, derived from the leaves of the aloe plant, is used to treat burns.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: That juice, derived from the leaves of the aloe plant, is used to treat burns. (8)

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Tense: That juice, derived from the leaves of the aloe plant, is used to treat burns.

Sentence #21: Disturbed by the lack of cooperation, the coach dismissed us early.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Disturbed by the lack of cooperation, the coach dismissed us early. (6)

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Tense: Disturbed by the lack of cooperation, the coach dismissed us early.

Sentence #22: Rescued by the firefighters, the kitten was shaking.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Rescued by the firefighters, the kitten was shaking. (4)

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Tense: Rescued by the firefighters, the kitten was shaking.

Sentence #23: Promising he’d be home on time, Jeff left for the movies.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Promising he’d be home on time, Jeff left for the movies. (6)

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Tense: Promising he’d be home on time, Jeff left for the movies.

Sentence #24: The insects, attracted by the food, ruined our picnic.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: The insects, attracted by the food, ruined our picnic. (4)

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Tense: The insects, attracted by the food, ruined our picnic.

Sentence #25: Yelling from across the field, Russ reminded us to bring our uniforms.
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Participle/Participial Phrase: Yelling from across the field, Russ reminded us to bring our uniforms. (5)

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Tense: Yelling from across the field, Russ reminded us to bring our uniforms.