Verbals and Active and Passive Voice

Front

Sitting on the beach, Sally reflected on her life.

Back

Present Participial Phrase

Front

Sally reflected on her exciting life. What is 'exciting'?

Back

Present Participle

Front

Fourth of July celebrates American independence with fireworks.

Back

Past Participial Phrase

Front

The Fourth of July celebrates American independence with fireworks. What is 'to be'?

Back

Infinitive

Front

Mark stirred the bubbling pot of soup after turning down the heat. Bubbling is what?

Back

Present Participle

Front

Discovering the ancient ruins was the highlight of our exploration.

Back

Gerund phrase

Front

Gerunds must be included for the sentence to make sense.

Back

True

Front

Most participles, which modify nouns, can be removed from a sentence without losing meaning.

Back

True

Front

Wallie, exhausted from running a marathon, hugged his family after the finish line. What is 'exhausted from running a marathon'?

Back

Past participial phrase

Front

Swimming is a great form of exercise.

Back

Gerund