The competing teams shook hands after the game was over.

Write 1–2 sentences identifying the participle in this sentence and its function.

(2 points)

The participle in this sentence is "competing," and its function is as an adjective describing the teams.

Use the paragraph to complete the activity.

This year, the science fair was won by Alex Muros. His project explained why leaves change colors in the fall. Alex was given a prize by the principal. He will also get to present his project at the statewide science fair in the spring. Alex will be taken out for ice cream by his parents to celebrate his hard work.

Rewrite the paragraph so that all of the sentences are in the active voice.

(4 points)

The participle in this sentence is "shook," and its function is to modify the noun "teams" to indicate the action they took after the game.

The participle in this sentence is "shook," and its function is to modify the noun "teams."