1. Which words are the first and last words of the participial phrase in this sentence? Polished with several layers of wax, the

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1. Which words are the first and last words of the participial phrase in this sentence? Polished with several layers of wax, the

floors were amazingly beautiful.
A. polished wax <------ my answer
B. floors were
C. polished with
D. floors beautiful

2.Which word does the participle modify? The mayor's unexpected response startled the reporters.

A.
reporters

B.
mayor's

C.
response <---- my answer

D.
startled

English

2 answers:

Alexus [3.1K] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-26T10:43:22+03:00

Alexus [3.1K]3 years ago

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I would say B and C, B for he begging and C for the ending( im probably really late for this one but if it helps your welcome)

Vikentia [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-03-26T08:20:43+03:00

Vikentia [17]3 years ago

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It would be for the first one A. polished wax and for the next one it would be C. response.