VERBALS FLASHCARD

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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, 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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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'The swimming fish raced upstream.'

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The verbal is 'swimming', which is a participle.

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.'

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The verbal is 'Knitting', which is a gerund.

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What is the best definition of a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and acts as a noun.

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What is the best definition of a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can act as an adjective.

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What verbal ends in 'd', 'ed', 'en', or 't'?

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The verbal is a Past Participle.

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'Sam was shocked to see his uncle perform the trick.'

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The verbal is 'to see', which is an infinitive.

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a participle functions as an adjective.