Verbals

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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.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically 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 preceded by the word 'to', e.g., 'to run'.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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Swimming.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The broken window needs to be fixed.'

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Broken.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to learn Spanish.'

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To learn.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun.

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective.

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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.

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Provide an example of a gerund used in a sentence.

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Running is good exercise.