Gerunds, Infinitives, and Participles

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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. For example, 'Swimming is fun.'

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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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'. For example, 'to run', 'to eat'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. There are two types: present participles (ending in -ing) and past participles (usually ending in -ed or -en).

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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Give an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'I enjoy reading books,' 'reading' is a gerund.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Give an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'She wants to dance,' 'to dance' is an infinitive.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Give an example of a present participle in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The running water is cold,' 'running' is a present participle.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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Give an example of a past participle in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The broken vase was on the floor,' 'broken' is a past participle.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is a participle phrase?

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A participle phrase includes a participle and any modifiers or complements. For example, 'Running down the street, he tripped.'

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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How do gerunds function in a sentence?

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Gerunds function as nouns in a sentence. They can be subjects, objects, or complements.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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How do infinitives function in a sentence?

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Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. For example, 'To win is my goal.'

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CCSS.L.8.1A