Participles & Infinitives

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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 is cold.'

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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 eat', 'to play'.

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

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Broken.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She hopes to travel next summer.'

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To travel.

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective, providing more information about a noun.

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What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

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An infinitive can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Example: 'To win is important.' (noun)

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The excited children ran to the playground.'

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Excited.

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

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To learn.

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What is a present participle?

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A present participle is a verb form ending in -ing that indicates ongoing action. Example: 'running'.

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What is a past participle?

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A past participle is a verb form typically ending in -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n that indicates completed action. Example: 'eaten'.