Verbals

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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, infinitives, and participles.

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Define a gerund.

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A gerund is a verbal that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.

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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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Define 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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I want to learn how to play the guitar.

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Define 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 broken window needs to be fixed.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun, which can be a subject, object, or complement.

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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.