Here's why:
* Participles are verb forms that act as adjectives. They can be present participles (ending in "-ing") or past participles (often ending in "-ed" or "-en").
* Adjectives describe or modify nouns, providing more information about them.
Examples:
* "The roaring lion": "Roaring" is a present participle modifying the noun "lion", describing its action.
* "The broken vase": "Broken" is a past participle modifying the noun "vase", describing its state.
Key Points:
* Placement: Participles often come before the noun they modify, but they can also follow the noun.
* Commas: If the participle phrase is not essential to understanding the noun, it is typically set off with commas.
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