Question

fill in the blank: participle phrases contain a participle (ed or ing - word that looks like a verb, but functions as a _______) and the words that complete its meaning. noun adjective adverb modifier

Explanation:

A participle phrase is a group of words that includes a participle (either a present participle - ing form or a past participle - ed form) and other words that complete its meaning. Participles function as adjectives. For example, in the phrase "the running dog", "running" (a present participle) acts as an adjective modifying the noun "dog". Similarly, in "the broken vase", "broken" (a past participle) acts as an adjective modifying "vase".

Answer:

adjective