Verbals - Flashcard

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What is a verbal?

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A verbal is a form of a verb that functions as a different part of speech in a sentence, such as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What are the three types of verbals?

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

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Define 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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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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"Swimming is my favorite sport." (Here, 'swimming' is a gerund acting as the subject.)

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Define a participle.

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing or -ed.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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Provide an example of a participle in a sentence.

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"The broken vase lay on the floor." (Here, 'broken' is a participle describing the noun 'vase.')

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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Define an infinitive.

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by the word 'to', such as 'to run' or 'to eat'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Provide an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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"I want to learn Spanish." (Here, 'to learn' is an infinitive.)

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the difference between gerunds and participles?

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Gerunds function as nouns, while participles function as adjectives.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'The running water is cold.'

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'Running' is a participle describing 'water'.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A