Question

Which answer identifies the participial phrase and the word it modifies in this sentence? The candle flickering on the table provides the only light in the room.

A. The participial phrase in the room modifies light.
B. The participial phrase The candle modifies flickering.
C. The participial phrase flickering on the table modifies candle.
D. The participial phrase provides the only modifies table.

Answer 1

A participial phrase contains the participle together with a word or group of words it is referring to. The participle is in the verb form, usually ending in -ing or-e, but, it serves as an adjective. For the given sentence, the answer that identifies the participial phrase and the word it modifies is: C. The participial phrase flickering on the table modifies candle.