Verbals Flashcard #1

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A gerund is a verb that

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ends in -ing and functions as a noun

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A participle is a verb that

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ends in -ed or -ing and functions as an adjective

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An infinitive is a verb that

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starts with the word to and has the base form of a verb

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Swimming in the following sentence is what type of verbal? Swimming in my pool is relaxing.

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gerund

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To play in the following sentence is what type of verbal? He loved to play the piano.

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infinitive

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Crying in the following sentence is what type of verbal?
I tried to soothe the crying baby.

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participle

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Worried in the following sentence is what type of verbal? The worried mother called for help.

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participle