Which sentence uses a participial phrase as an adjective?

AWorking hard is the key for being successful in life.
BThe book, torn and ripped nearly to shreds, was now worthless.
CMy friend, who participated in the Olympics, is a talented runner.
DLily jumped over the small stream and gracefully landed on the other side.

Verified Answer :

The sentence which uses a participial phrase as an adjective is:

A)   Working
hard is the key for being successful in life. 

A participle is a verb which functions as adjective to
modify a noun or pronouns. It can be present or past particles. 

the answer for this on usa test prep is B) The book, torn and ripped nearly to shreds, was now worthless.