Question

Change the following conditional sentence using a participle phrase.
If you use it sparingly, this face cream should last you until next year.

• A. Used sparingly, this face cream should last you until next year.
• B. Use it sparingly and this face cream will last until next year.
• C. This face cream should last you until next year as long as you use it sparingly.
• D. Unless you use it sparingly, this face cream won't last until next year.

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

Used sparingly, this face cream should last you until next year.

A phrase is a group of words that is an important component in any sentence. The participle phrase will begin with a present or past participle. The present participle phrase ends with -ing. The past participle phrase ends with -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n.

Thus, option A is the correct answer as 'used' is used as a past participle.