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The cars passing by are filled with commuters.

Which of the following sentences is not true?

the sentence includes a present participle.

the participle phrase modifies the word commuters

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JonHenderson55

The answer is:  [B]:
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   "The participle phrase modifies the word, 'commuters'. "
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Note:  Answer choice: [A] is true.  The sentence DOES include a present participle, which is: "passing".

Answer choice: [B] is NOT true.   The participle phrase, which is in fact, "passing", does NOT modify the word, "commuters".  The participle phrase, "passing", modifies the word, "cars".
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