Verbals Review

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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 verbal 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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"Swimming is my favorite hobby." (Here, 'swimming' is a gerund.)

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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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Provide an example of a participle in a sentence.

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"The barking dog kept me awake." (Here, 'barking' is a participle.)

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is a verbal that is formed by adding 'to' before the base form of a verb.

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Provide an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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"To run is my goal." (Here, 'to run' is an infinitive.)

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How do you identify a gerund in a sentence?

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Look for a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun.

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How do you identify a participle in a sentence?

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Look for a verb form that acts as an adjective, often ending in -ing or -ed.