VERBAL Practice

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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 an infinitive?

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

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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 in a sentence.

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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 (present participle) or -ed (past participle).

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'To run is fun.'

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Infinitive: 'To run'.

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

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Gerund: 'Running'.

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

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Participle: 'broken'.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun, representing an action or state.

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective, describing a noun.

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Provide an example of an infinitive used as an adjective.

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The book to read is on the table.