Definitions
- Describing a verb form that functions as an adjective. - Referring to a phrase that contains a participle and functions as an adjective. - Talking about a type of phrase that modifies a noun or pronoun in a sentence.
- Referring to a verb form that can function as an adjective or noun. - Describing a word that is formed from a verb and used to modify a noun or pronoun. - Talking about a type of verbal that ends in '-ing' or '-ed' and functions as an adjective.
List of Similarities
- 1Both participial and participle are related to verbs.
- 2Both can function as adjectives in a sentence.
- 3Both can modify nouns or pronouns.
- 4Both are types of verbals.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Participial is used to describe phrases, while participle refers to the verb form itself.
- 2Form: Participial is an adjective that describes a phrase, while participle is a type of verbal that can function as an adjective or noun.
- 3Function: Participial only functions as an adjective, while participle can also function as a noun.
- 4Examples: Participial examples include phrases like 'running late' or 'having finished his work,' while participle examples include words like 'running' or 'broken.'
- 5Structure: Participial phrases typically begin with a participle and are followed by other modifiers, while participles can stand alone or be part of a phrase.
Remember this!
While participial and participle are related to verbs and can both function as adjectives, there are some key differences between the two. Participial refers to a phrase that contains a participle and functions as an adjective, while participle is a type of verbal that can function as an adjective or noun. Additionally, participial only functions as an adjective, while participle can also function as a noun.
