Participles, Infinitives, Gerunds, Oh My!
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English
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a gerund?
Back
A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'I enjoy swimming in the ocean.'
Back
swimming
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CCSS.L.8.1A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is a participle?
Back
A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle).
Tags
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.8.1A
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the participle in the following sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'
Back
broken
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CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.8.1A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an infinitive?
Back
An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to' (e.g., to run, to eat).
Tags
CCSS.L.8.1A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Identify the infinitive in the following sentence: 'She wants to learn Spanish.'
Back
to learn
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CCSS.L.8.1A
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the difference between a present participle and a past participle?
Back
A present participle ends in -ing and indicates ongoing action, while a past participle typically ends in -ed (or irregular forms) and indicates completed action.
Tags
CCSS.L.1.4C
CCSS.L.8.1A
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