Here's why:
* Participial phrases act as adjectives, modifying a noun or pronoun.
* Present participles (verbs ending in "-ing") often form participial phrases.
* In this sentence, "sleeping in the corner" describes the boy.
Here's why:
* Participial phrases act as adjectives, modifying a noun or pronoun.
* Present participles (verbs ending in "-ing") often form participial phrases.
* In this sentence, "sleeping in the corner" describes the boy.