* "Walking briskly," the dog pulled his leash, eager for the park. (The participial phrase modifies "dog")
* Covered in chocolate, the child giggled with delight. (The participial phrase modifies "child")
* The train, whistling loudly, pulled out of the station. (The participial phrase modifies "train")
* Smiling warmly, she greeted her guests. (The participial phrase modifies "she")
Explanation:
* A participial phrase is a group of words that acts as an adjective, describing a noun or pronoun.
* It is formed by a participle (a verb ending in -ing or -ed) and its modifiers.
* Participial phrases always modify nouns or pronouns, providing additional information about them.
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