Identifying Verbal Forms in Sentences

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What is a verbal?

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A verbal is a word that is formed from a verb but functions as a different part of speech, such as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What are the three types of verbals?

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The three types of verbals are gerunds, participles, and infinitives.

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Define 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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Give an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund.

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Define 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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Give an example of a participle in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The broken vase was on the table,' 'broken' is a participle.

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Define an infinitive.

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An infinitive is a verbal that is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to' (e.g., to run, to eat).

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Give an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'I want to learn,' 'to learn' is an infinitive.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective in a sentence.