Verbals

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle). Example: 'The running water was cold.'

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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: 'Swimming is fun.'

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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'. Example: 'to run', 'to eat'.

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What is parallel construction?

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Parallel construction is the use of the same grammatical structure in a series of words, phrases, or clauses. Example: 'She likes hiking, swimming, and biking.'

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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'broken' is the participle.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Reading helps improve vocabulary.'

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'Reading' is the gerund.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'He wants to learn Spanish.'

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'to learn' is the infinitive.

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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. Example: 'Running is fun' (gerund) vs. 'The running water is cold' (participle).

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Is 'to dance' an infinitive?

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Yes, 'to dance' is an infinitive.

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Is 'swimming' a gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'?

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Yes, 'swimming' is a gerund.