Change the following sentence (that expresses condition) using a participial phrase:If time permits, I will attend your birthday party.

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Change the following sentence (that expresses condition) using a participial phrase:
If time permits, I will attend your birthday party.

I hope to come to your birthday party if time permits.

I shall come to your birthday party provided time permits.

The sentence cannot be expressed as a condition using a participial phrase.

Time permitting, I will attend your birthday party.

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Participial phrase consists of a verb in participle form (normally such a verb ends in 'ing'/ 'en'/'ed'). It plays the role of an adjective or adverb. There also some irregular forms of verbs in participle form, which are not discussed in this question.

In Option A, the word, 'permitting' is the participle form of the verb, 'permit'. It is accompanied by the word, 'time'. Hence, "time permitting" is a participial phrase. It means the same as "if time permits" and expresses a condition. Hence, option A is correct.

Options B and C are incorrect as a verb in participle form is not used in either of these sentences.

Option D is incorrect as option A is the correct answer.