Verbals - Flashcard

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What is a verbal?

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A verbal is a form of a verb that functions as a different part of speech in a sentence, 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 in a sentence.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, often ending in -ing or -ed.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by the word 'to' (e.g., to run, to swim).

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How do gerunds function in a sentence?

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Gerunds function as nouns in a sentence.

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How do participles function in a sentence?

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Participles function as adjectives in a sentence.

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What is the difference between gerunds and participles?

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Gerunds are nouns while participles are adjectives.

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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Swimming is my favorite hobby.

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Provide an example of a participle in a sentence.

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The running water was cold.