Verbals Flashcard

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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. Example: 'Buttering' in 'Bernard hates buttering toast with a fork.'

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What type of verbal is 'to catch' in the sentence: 'The Flash used his speed to catch the bank robber'?

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Infinitive

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What is the best definition of an infinitive?

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The word 'to' plus a verb. Example: 'to run', 'to eat'.

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What type of verbal is 'terrifying' in the sentence: 'The Joker came up with a terrifying plan'?

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Participle

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Infinitives have what word in front of them?

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To

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. Example: 'The running water is cold.'

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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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Give an example of a gerund used in a sentence.

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Swimming is my favorite hobby.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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

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What is a verbal?

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