VERBAL Practice

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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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Identify the function of a gerund in a sentence.

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A gerund can act as a subject, direct object, subject complement, or object of a preposition.

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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).

Front

Identify the function of a participle in a sentence.

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A participle serves to modify a noun or pronoun, providing more information about it.

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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' (e.g., to run, to eat).

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Identify the function of an infinitive in a sentence.

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An infinitive can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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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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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Swimming is my favorite hobby.

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Provide an example of a participle in a sentence.

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The barking dog kept me awake.

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What is a predicate nominative?

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A predicate nominative is a noun or pronoun that follows a linking verb and renames the subject.