Participles, Infinitives, Gerunds, Oh My!

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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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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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Swimming

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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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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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

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Identify the participle in the following sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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broken

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

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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', that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the infinitive in the following sentence: 'She wants to learn Spanish.'

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to learn

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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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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CCSS.L.8.1A

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

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Running is good for your health.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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

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The crying baby kept everyone awake.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

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What is the role of gerunds in a sentence?

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

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CCSS.L.8.1A