Question

Which answer identifies the participial phrase and the word it modifies in this sentence? The candle flickering on the table provides the only light in the room. The participial phrase flickering on the table modifies candle. The participial phrase provides the only modifies table. The participial phrase The candle modifies flickering. The participial phrase in the room modifies light.

Answer 1

The participle phrase in the above sentence is 'flickering on the table.'

The participle phrase starts either with the present (dependably ending with -ing) or past (dependably ending with -ed)

The participle phrase includes the modifiers or objects to complete the thought of the sentence. For instance, in the above sentence 'flickering' is in present and modifies the word 'The candle'. Therefore, the participle phrase acts as an adjective always, providing a description of the sentence.

Therefore, the correct option is the participial phrase flickering on the table modifies candle.