Is "Tired from practice, the quarterback returned to the locker room." a participial phrase?

Review rachel’s planned video presentation outline and answer the question

Which statement state a claim? check all that apply. (1) the driver education programs are often to sophomore’s at local high schools. (2) students should have a vision test before they can operate motor vehicles. (3) driving classes should i head instruction about the dangers of texting and driving. (4) mr. graber is the behind-the-wheel instructor at our high school. (5) behind-the-wheel courses ought to include driving time on local highways.

Which pair of words has similar denotation but different connotations?