Verbals: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives

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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 in a sentence.

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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Example: 'Jogging is her favorite activity.'

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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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Provide an example of a participle in a sentence.

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Example: 'The passing bus accelerated down the street.'

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to', and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Provide an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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Example: 'Beth's husband loves to hike to the hut on the top of the mountain.'

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What is the function of gerunds in a sentence?

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Gerunds function as nouns in a sentence.

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What is the function of participles in a sentence?

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Participles function as adjectives in a sentence.

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What is the function of infinitives in a sentence?

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Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs in a sentence.

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Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'Flying in a plane is my favorite way to travel.'

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The gerund is 'Flying'.