Verbals

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What is a verbal?

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A verbal is a word that is formed from a verb but functions as a different part of speech, such as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What are the three types of verbals?

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The three types of verbals are gerunds, participles, and infinitives.

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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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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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"Running is my favorite hobby."

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to', functioning as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Provide an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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"To read is to travel the world."

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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 or -ed.

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Provide an example of a participle in a sentence.

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"The broken window needs to be fixed."

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase includes a gerund and any modifiers or complements, functioning as a noun.

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Provide an example of a gerund phrase in a sentence.

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"Swimming in the ocean is refreshing."