Verbals Review

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What are verbals?

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Verbs that function as other parts of speech.

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What are the three types of verbals?

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Gerunds, participles, and infinitives.

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What is a gerund?

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A verbal that functions as a noun and ends in -ing.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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How do you identify a gerund in a sentence?

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Look for a verb ending in -ing that acts as a noun.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is a participle?

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A verbal that functions as an adjective, often ending in -ing or -ed.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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How do you identify a participle in a sentence?

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Look for a verb form that describes a noun.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is an infinitive?

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A verbal that typically begins with 'to' followed by the base form of a verb.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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How do you identify an infinitive in a sentence?

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Look for the structure 'to + verb'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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It acts as a noun.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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It acts as an adjective.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A