Gerunds, Participles & Infinitives

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verbal 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 verbal that can function as an adjective and usually ends in -ing or -ed.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is a verbal that is formed by 'to' plus the base form of a verb (e.g., to run, to eat).

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Identify the type of verbal: 'Chopped into large pieces, the wood sat in a pile.'

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Participle

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Identify the type of verbal: 'I like visiting historical sites.'

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Gerund

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Identify the type of verbal: 'My biggest goal is to finish a marathon.'

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Infinitive

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Identify the type of verbal: 'Painting helps me relax.'

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Gerund

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective in a sentence.

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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 in a sentence.