In the following sentence, identify the participle and the word the participle modifies. falling continually, the heavy, wet snow meant the ski slopes would be open soon. participle: word modified:

Participle: Falling continually

Word modified: the snow

Explanation:

Participle is a word formed from a verb and acts like an adjective. It can be present participle: verb+ing, like falling; or past participle, like fallen. In this sentence falling is a present participle that modifies snow.  

participle: dressed; modifies: bride.