Which words in the sentence make up the participial phrase? Manolo, encouraged by the applause, decided to try an even more difficult dive in the next competition.

a. an even more difficult dive

b. decided to try

c. in the next competition

d. encouraged by the applause

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Emily Jenkins

25 April, 20:34

Which words in the sentence make up the participial phrase? Manolo, encouraged by the applause, decided to try an even more difficult dive in the next competition.

a. an even more difficult dive

b. decided to try

c. in the next competition

d. encouraged by the applause

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Helena Sexton · Answer 1

The participial phrase in the above sentence is D. encouraged by the applause

A participial phrase is an adjective phrase that modifies a noun or pronoun.

Adjective phrase is a phrase that describes a noun or pronoun.

The participial phrase: encouraged by the applause, describes the noun Manolo.

Which words in the sentence make up the participial phrase? Manolo, encouraged by the applause, decided to try an even more difficult dive in the next competition.a. an even more difficult diveb. decided to tryc. in the next competitiond. encouraged by the applause

Which words in the sentence make up the participial phrase? Manolo, encouraged by the applause, decided to try an even more difficult dive in the next competition.

a. an even more difficult dive

b. decided to try

c. in the next competition

d. encouraged by the applause