Participle, Gerund, or Infinitive?

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. It often ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle). Example: 'The running water is cold.'

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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. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to'. Example: 'to run', 'to eat'.

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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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The gerund is 'reading'.

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Identify the participle in this sentence: 'The broken vase was on the floor.'

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The participle is 'broken'.

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

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The infinitive is 'to learn'.

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase includes a gerund and any modifiers or objects. Example: 'Reading books in the park is relaxing.'

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What is a participle phrase?

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A participle phrase includes a participle and any modifiers or objects. Example: 'The dog barking loudly is mine.'

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How can you identify a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund can be identified by its -ing ending and its function as a noun.

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How can you identify a participle in a sentence?

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A participle can be identified by its -ing or -ed ending and its function as an adjective.