After each of the following sentences is a verb in parentheses. Revise each sentence by forming a present or past participle and inserting it above the caret next to the noun it modifies.

Example 1. $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{inspired~~~~}}}{{\text{Some}{_\wedge}\text{performers}}}$ performers really get an audience cheering. (inspire)

Once, Beethoven became so involved in the music that he accidentally jostled a boy whose job was to hold a candle, knocking the candlestick out of the $_\land$ boy’s hand. (embarrass)

After each of the following sentences is a verb in parentheses. Revise each sentence by forming a present or past participle and inserting it above the caret next to the noun it modifies.

Example 1. $\overset{\textit{\color{#c34632}{inspired~~~~}}}{{\text{Some}{_\wedge}\text{performers}}}$ performers really get an audience cheering. (inspire)

Long before Elvis and the Beatles, $_\land$ pianists were mesmerizing audiences. (fascinate)

Underline the participle in each of the following sentences. Then, circle the noun it modifies.

Example 1. The $\underline{\text{thrashing}}$ $\boxed{\text{winds}}$ of the tropical storm damaged our city park.

Only a few days later, delighted children were once again playing on the swings and slides.

Underline the participle in each of the following sentences. Then, circle the noun it modifies.

Example 1. The $\underline{\text{thrashing}}$ $\boxed{\text{winds}}$ of the tropical storm damaged our city park.

Several dozen energized volunteers worked together to cut up and stack the branches.

Underline the participle in each of the following sentences. Then, circle the noun it modifies.

Example 1. The $\underline{\text{thrashing}}$ $\boxed{\text{winds}}$ of the tropical storm damaged our city park.

Uprooted trees had fallen on the playground.

Underline the participle in each of the following sentences. Then, circle the noun it modifies.

Example 1. The $\underline{\text{thrashing}}$ $\boxed{\text{winds}}$ of the tropical storm damaged our city park.

The surprised townspeople found, to their delight, that only the city park needed repairs.

Underline the participle in each of the following sentences. Then, circle the noun it modifies.

Example 1. The $\underline{\text{thrashing}}$ $\boxed{\text{winds}}$ of the tropical storm damaged our city park.

Several hours later, the storm abated and relieved neighbors came up to see the damage.

Underline the participle in each of the following sentences. Then, circle the noun it modifies.

Example 1. The $\underline{\text{thrashing}}$ $\boxed{\text{winds}}$ of the tropical storm damaged our city park.

When the storm hit, everyone hunkered down in their mildewing basements.

Underline the participle in each of the following sentences. Then, circle the noun it modifies.

Example 1. The $\underline{\text{thrashing}}$ $\boxed{\text{winds}}$ of the tropical storm damaged our city park.

My grandparents recalled a similarly chilling storm from their youth.

Underline the participle in each of the following sentences. Then, circle the noun it modifies.

Example 1. The $\underline{\text{thrashing}}$ $\boxed{\text{winds}}$ of the tropical storm damaged our city park.

The worried townspeople hastily nailed up boards and filled sandbags.

Underline the participle in each of the following sentences. Then, circle the noun it modifies.

Example 1. The $\underline{\text{thrashing}}$ $\boxed{\text{winds}}$ of the tropical storm damaged our city park.

It was the worst storm in recorded history to reach our town.

Underline the participle in each of the following sentences. Then, circle the noun it modifies.

Example 1. The thrashing winds of the tropical storm damaged our city park.

Our excited meteorologists told us that the storm’s name was Clive.

Write a prepositional phrase to expand each of the following sentences. Draw a caret $(\land)$ to show where the phrase should be inserted in the sentence. Then, identify the phrase as an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase.

Example 1. They run two miles$_\wedge$each day. $\underline{\color{#c34632}{by~ the~ river, ~adverb~ phrase}}$

I counted at least twenty guests. ________________________

Write a prepositional phrase to expand each of the following sentences. Draw a caret $(\land)$ to show where the phrase should be inserted in the sentence. Then, identify the phrase as an adjective phrase or an adverb phrase.

Example 1. They run two miles$_\wedge$each day. $\underline{\color{#c34632}{by~ the~ river, ~adverb~ phrase}}$

The moviegoers’ hearts pounded. ________________________