Here's why:
* Participial Phrases: These are groups of words that start with a participle (a verb form ending in -ing or -ed) and act like adjectives, modifying nouns or pronouns.
* Adjectives: They describe or modify nouns or pronouns, providing more information about them.
Example:
* The woman *walking her dog* was smiling.
* "Walking her dog" is the participial phrase.
* It modifies "woman," describing which woman is being referred to.
Key Points:
* Participial phrases always describe something in the sentence.
* They add detail and enrich the sentence's meaning.
* They can appear at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.