Verbals Review - Gerunds, Participles, 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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"Reading is my favorite hobby."

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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 past participle in a sentence.

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"The broken vase lay on the floor."

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, often 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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"She wants to learn Spanish."

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What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle functions as an adjective or part of a verb tense.

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Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'Swimming is fun.'

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'Swimming' is the gerund.

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Identify the past participle in the following sentence: 'The tired dog slept.'

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'Tired' is the past participle.

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What role do infinitives play in a sentence?

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Infinitives can act as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.