Verbals Flashcard #1 (Review)

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle).

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The exhausted children napped on the floor.'

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exhausted

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'During the concert, the crowd was said to like my singing.'

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singing

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Bernard hates buttering toast with a fork.'

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buttering

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a participle functions as an adjective.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a gerund as the subject.

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Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a participle as an adjective.

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The barking dog kept me awake.

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What role do participles play in a sentence?

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Participles can modify nouns and pronouns, providing additional information.

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What is the function of gerunds in a sentence?

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Gerunds can act as subjects, direct objects, or objects of prepositions.