Verbals - Flashcard

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What is a verbal?

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A verbal is a word derived from a verb that functions as a different part of speech in a sentence.

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What are the three types of verbals?

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The three types of verbals are participles, gerunds, and infinitives.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verbal that functions as an adjective, typically ending in -ing or -ed.

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Provide an example of a participle in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The exhausted children napped on the floor,' 'exhausted' is a participle.

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What is a gerund?

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

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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is a verbal that is formed by adding 'to' in front of the base form of a verb.

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Provide an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'I want to swim,' 'to swim' is an infinitive.

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun, which can act as a subject, object, or complement.