Which words in the sentence make up the participial phrase?

Reading between the lines, Erin realized that her cousin Joseph was lonely at camp.

a. was lonely at camp

b. Erin realized that

c. her cousin Joseph

d. reading between the lines

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Angelica Sheppard

17 October, 09:06

Which words in the sentence make up the participial phrase?

Reading between the lines, Erin realized that her cousin Joseph was lonely at camp.

a. was lonely at camp

b. Erin realized that

c. her cousin Joseph

d. reading between the lines

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Tristin Dixon · Answer 1

Since a participle takes this form: verb + - ing, the only such word in this sentence is 'reading'. Therefore, 'reading between the lines' what you are looking for, D is the correct answer, the participial phrase.

Which words in the sentence make up the participial phrase?Reading between the lines, Erin realized that her cousin Joseph was lonely at camp.a. was lonely at campb. Erin realized thatc. her cousin Josephd. reading between the lines

Which words in the sentence make up the participial phrase?

Reading between the lines, Erin realized that her cousin Joseph was lonely at camp.

a. was lonely at camp

b. Erin realized that

c. her cousin Joseph

d. reading between the lines