Verbals- Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives

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What do gerund verbal phrases act like?

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Nouns

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: We all like to eat cake.

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to eat

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: My mom went in the kitchen to find some bread.

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to find

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What does a participle always act like?

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Adjective

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: My favorite sport, running, takes a great deal of effort.

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running

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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.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective.

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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'.

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Give an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Swimming is my favorite hobby.

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Give an example of a participle in a sentence.

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The broken vase lay on the floor.