2.15) Verbals Phrases Review

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What is a verbal phrase?

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A verbal phrase is a group of words that includes a verb form and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

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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', that can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Example: 'to run'.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun. Example: 'Running is fun.'

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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 present participles (ending in -ing) and past participles (usually ending in -ed or -en). Example: 'The running water.'

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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 or part of a verb tense.

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Provide an example of a sentence using an infinitive.

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Example: 'She wants to learn Spanish.'

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Provide an example of a sentence using a gerund.

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Example: 'Swimming is my favorite sport.'

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Provide an example of a sentence using a present participle.

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Example: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

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What is a past participle?

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A past participle is a verb form used in perfect tenses and as an adjective, often ending in -ed, -d, -t, -en, or -n. Example: 'The broken vase was on the floor.'

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What role do infinitives play in a sentence?

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Infinitives can act as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. Example: 'To travel is my dream.' (noun) 'She has a book to read.' (adjective) 'He left early to avoid traffic.' (adverb)