Identify the participle phrase in the following sentence: Waking to the buzz of the alarm clock, Freddie cursed the arrival of another Monday

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Waking to the buzz of the alarm clock

Freddie cursed

The arrival of another Monday

The arrival

answer is A.

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Concept: A participle is that form of the verb which partakes of the nature of both of a Verb and of an Adjective.
A participle phrase will begin with a present or past participle. If the participle is present, it will dependably end in ing. Likewise a regular past participle will end in a consistent ed.
Since every sentence requires two or more words, a participatory sentence will usually include items and / or transformers that complete the thought.
Participating phrases always serve as adjectives, adding meaning to a sentence.
In this case,
Option A is OK. The current verb phrase, 'waking up to the sound of an alarm clock' means Freddie.
Option B, C, and D are incorrect because they have no tangible object. 'Cursed' act.
Hence, option 1 is correct.

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