Which of the following sentences contains a participle? A Running across the field, Matthew tripped and fell. O. B. Running across the field can be dangerous. © To run across wet grass can be dangerous. D O The track coach told us to run to the other side. Also can someone explain a participle

Which statement best describes the effect of the metaphor on the excerpt's meaning? o a. it compares the sloshing liquid to a river of water able to push apart the sidewalk o b. it makes the frozen crystals seem like friends to the city to contrast with what a deceitful foe they are. o c. it compares the frozen crystals to delicately lacy snowflakes having arn unexpected strength o d. it likens h20 molecules to hexagonal crystals, which are actually larger than people imagine.