Verbals

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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 gerunds, participles, and infinitives.

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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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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verbal that can function as an adjective and can end in -ing, -ed, or -en.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is a verbal that is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to' (e.g., to run, to eat).

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How do gerunds function in a sentence?

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Gerunds function as nouns in a sentence.

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How do participles function in a sentence?

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Participles function as adjectives in a sentence.

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What is an example of a gerund in a sentence?

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

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What is an example of a participial phrase?

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In the sentence 'The cat, scared by the thunder, hid under the bed,' 'scared by the thunder' is a participial phrase.

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What is an example of an infinitive phrase?

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In the sentence 'I want to learn Spanish,' 'to learn Spanish' is an infinitive phrase.