Verbals

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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.

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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'Running is my favorite hobby.'

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Running

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by the word 'to'.

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Identify the infinitive in this sentence: 'I want to learn Spanish.'

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to learn

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'She enjoys swimming in the ocean.'

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swimming

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase includes the infinitive and any modifiers or complements.

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Identify the infinitive phrase in this sentence: 'He wants to go to the park.'

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to go to the park

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What is the difference between a gerund and a present participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a present participle functions as an adjective or part of a verb tense.

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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'I love reading books.'

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reading