Section A: Find the participial phrase in each sentence.
1. Riding her bike, Mary arrived at school just before the bell.
2. Slipping on the ice, John dropped the books.
3. Opening the car door, Sarah climbed in.
4. As I watched Mom scrubbing the floor, I wanted to help.
5. The problem with running a marathon is that you get tired.
6. It would be nice to see you making new friends.
7. Borrowing the shovel, Jack dug some post holes.
8. Look at that guy climbing the tree!
Answers: 1- riding her bike; 2-slipping on the ice; 3-opening the car door; 4-scrubbing the floor; 5-running a marathon; 6-making new friends; 7-borrowing the shovel; 8-climbing the tree.