Question

Identify the present participial phrase that describes John.

Jamming too much trash into a garbage bag, John saved several trips to the curb but had to carry much heavier bags.

A) Jamming too much

B) Jamming too much trash into a garbage bag,

C) John saved several trips

D) had to carry much heavier bags.

Answer 1

ur present participle phrase is : Jamming too much trash into a garbage bag

** a participle phrase is a verbal that modifies a noun or pronoun....it is acting as an adjective modifying the noun " John ". The present tense will end in : - ing,- ed, -d, -t, -n, or - ne.