Verbals Review - Gerunds, Participles, 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 in a sentence. Example: 'Swimming 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 two types: present participles (ending in -ing) and past participles (usually ending in -ed or -en). 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, often preceded by 'to'. It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Example: 'To read is enjoyable.'

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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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The gerund is 'reading'.

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Identify the present participle in this sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

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The present participle is 'barking'.

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Identify the past participle in this sentence: 'The broken vase was on the floor.'

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The past participle is 'broken'.

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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 present participle in a sentence?

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A present participle functions as an adjective or can be part of a verb tense.

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What is the function of a past participle in a sentence?

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A past participle functions as an adjective or can be 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 dance at the party.'