A participial phrase uses a verb form with an -ing ending as a modifier for a noun. Sometimes the participial phrase comes at the end of the sentence.
Look at these examples:
I woke up wondering what time it was.
Because she couldn’t find her shoes, Jan wasted time searching the room.
In each sentence, a phrase beginning with a word ending in -ing tells more about the subject.
Use a participial phrase with an -ing word at the end of a sentence to give more information.
It’s your turn. Can you find the participial phrase at the end of this sentence? Steve picked up the gift, feeling a sense of anticipation. Good for you!