A participial phrase is a verb that modifies the main verb.
It also can be used to modify a noun as in
Attached to a mother that only a son could love, he was often depressed.
- where the "attached" is explaining his status with the mother.
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Why does a science fiction author write science fiction books
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He/she wants to make money.
He/she lusts after fame.
He/she has some political or sociological addenda.
He/she may just like writing that sort of stuff.
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Is this sentence a comma splice run-on or a fragment sentence- The girl in front of you who appeared to be 19 was attempting to buy beer
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Comma Splice Run-on sentence.
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When you can start a sentence with the word and
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And is a coordinating conjunction; therefore it should never begin a sentence. Ironically, though, the preceding sentence is correct because and is used as a word, not as a conjunction.
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How is the thesis statement of a literary analysis like the topic sentence from a supporting paragraph within the essay
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The thesis statement is the main point the essay will be about;
the topic sentence is the main point the paragraph will be
about.
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What are the answer to Lesson 5 managing technology and information
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C, D ,B,A,A,C,B,C,C,B,C,D,A,D,B,B,D,B,A,C
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How can you find a deleted email from Facebook
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i deleted them for like a year ago ..how can i get them back? ..
i dont have my old computer that has all pictures no more..
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How do you revise a sentence fragment
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Make each fragment into a complete sentence.
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What is the purpose of euphemisms
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To make something unpleasant seem more pleasant
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What is a sentence that contains underprivileged
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You should help the underprivileged.
The underprivileged classes were finally given the opportunity to speak and shout during the French Revolution.
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Which of the following sentences contains the most heroically connotative verb
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Harry charged out of the cave to face the dragon.
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Participial phrase for Spats is the name of your very spoiled cat
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The phrase, "Spats is the name of your very spoiled cat"
includes a participle. The participle or participial phrase in the
sentence is "spoiled."
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Which of the Following is the best example of a connotative value for the word car a. vehicle b. freedom c. jealousy d. automobile
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Freedom is the best example of a connotative value for the word
car. Connotation value is the feelings the word creates.
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What SI unit would be most appropriate to use when measuring the mass of a table
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Kilograms
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Is Erin sanders friends with Victoria Justice
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Well, since a picture of them getting reunited at a party shows
they're friends....yeah.
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What is the participial phrase in the sentence Riding a horse the sheriff looked as if he has stepped out of a history book
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The present-participial phrase "riding a horse" is an adjective,
modifying sheriff.
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Is business letter and cover letter are the same
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A cover letter is a specific type of business letter.
A business letter is a letter to communicate a business matter between two individuals, between an individual and a company, between a company and an individual, and between companies.
A cover letter is a business letter that introduces, describes, or explains anattachmentto the letter.
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Informal language is
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language best used to communicate more personal, subjective content with an audience you know fairly well.
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What is a participial phrase
A participial phrase is a verb that modifies the main verb.
It also can be used to modify a noun as in
Attached to a mother that only a son could love, he was often depressed.
- where the "attached" is explaining his status with the mother.
Why does a science fiction author write science fiction books
He/she wants to make money.
He/she lusts after fame.
He/she has some political or sociological addenda.
He/she may just like writing that sort of stuff.
Is this sentence a comma splice run-on or a fragment sentence- The girl in front of you who appeared to be 19 was attempting to buy beer
Comma Splice Run-on sentence.
When you can start a sentence with the word and
And is a coordinating conjunction; therefore it should never begin a sentence. Ironically, though, the preceding sentence is correct because and is used as a word, not as a conjunction.
How is the thesis statement of a literary analysis like the topic sentence from a supporting paragraph within the essay
The thesis statement is the main point the essay will be about;
the topic sentence is the main point the paragraph will be
about.
What are the answer to Lesson 5 managing technology and information
C, D ,B,A,A,C,B,C,C,B,C,D,A,D,B,B,D,B,A,C
How can you find a deleted email from Facebook
i deleted them for like a year ago ..how can i get them back? ..
i dont have my old computer that has all pictures no more..
How do you revise a sentence fragment
Make each fragment into a complete sentence.
What is the purpose of euphemisms
To make something unpleasant seem more pleasant
What is a sentence that contains underprivileged
You should help the underprivileged.
The underprivileged classes were finally given the opportunity to speak and shout during the French Revolution.
Which of the following sentences contains the most heroically connotative verb
Harry charged out of the cave to face the dragon.
Participial phrase for Spats is the name of your very spoiled cat
The phrase, "Spats is the name of your very spoiled cat"
includes a participle. The participle or participial phrase in the
sentence is "spoiled."
Which of the Following is the best example of a connotative value for the word car a. vehicle b. freedom c. jealousy d. automobile
Freedom is the best example of a connotative value for the word
car. Connotation value is the feelings the word creates.
What SI unit would be most appropriate to use when measuring the mass of a table
Kilograms
Is Erin sanders friends with Victoria Justice
Well, since a picture of them getting reunited at a party shows
they're friends....yeah.
What is the participial phrase in the sentence Riding a horse the sheriff looked as if he has stepped out of a history book
The present-participial phrase "riding a horse" is an adjective,
modifying sheriff.
Is business letter and cover letter are the same
A cover letter is a specific type of business letter.
A business letter is a letter to communicate a business matter between two individuals, between an individual and a company, between a company and an individual, and between companies.
A cover letter is a business letter that introduces, describes, or explains anattachmentto the letter.
Informal language is
language best used to communicate more personal, subjective content with an audience you know fairly well.