Which of the following is the best definition of a participial phrase?

Verified Answer :

In English grammar, a participial phrase is a word group consisting of a present participle (also known as an -ing form) or past participle (also known as an -en form), plus any modifiers, objects, and complements. A participial phrase commonly functions as an adjective.

A phrase consisting of a present or past participle and its modifiers that acts as an adjective.
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