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 is 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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What is 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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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to' and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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

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Swimming (gerund) functions as a noun.

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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Broken (participle) functions as an adjective describing the vase.

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'I want to learn how to dance.'

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To learn (infinitive) functions as a noun.

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund acts as a noun.

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What role does a participle play in a sentence?

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A participle acts as an adjective.

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What role does an infinitive play in a sentence?

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An infinitive can act as a noun, adjective, or adverb.