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Participial
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Grade8, Unit 2: Chapter4, Lesson2
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12. The soundcamecloserto the terrified animal.
13. A lady taking a walk sawhim.
14. Rushingto him, shegatheredhim in her amlS.
15. Her comforting embracesoothedhis nerves.
16. A dogcatcherdriving a van wavedto the lady.
17. Feeling secure,the puppy barkedat the van.
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Underline eachparticipial phrase.Then draw two lines under the noun or
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Example: Laughing with glee, Rosaenteredthe sackrace.
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18. Motivated by the prizes,everyoneenteredthe co~tests.
19. Pedrp, carrying an egg in a spoon,beat Lisa.
20. Being a runner, sheexpectedto win.
21. The crowd cheeredthe contestantshopping in the one-legrace.
22. The winners, exhaustedform their efforts, got their prizes.
23. Looking pleased,Mike won a ticket to the movie.
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