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. Irregular past participles, unfortunately, conclude in all kinds
of ways [Check a dictionary for help].
Since all phrases require two or more words, a participle phrase will often include
objects and/or modifiers that complete the thought. The pattern looks like this: