Which word does the underlined participle modify?


The trapped raccoon was taken to the nearbywoodsandset free.----------


A.

taken


B.

raccoon


C.

nearby


D.

woods

Verified Answer :

If the underlined word is trapped, the correct answer is B. raccoon. A participle is taken from a verb form which functions as an adjective or noun. If the underlined participle is was taken, the answer is D. woods. Participle is also used to make compound verbs.

Answer:

b

Explanation: