Verbals

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What is a verbal?

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A verbal is a word derived from a verb that functions as a different part of speech in a sentence. There are three types of verbals: gerunds, participles, and infinitives.

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Define gerund.

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A gerund is a verbal that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

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Define participle.

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A participle is a verbal that can function as an adjective and usually ends in -ing or -ed. Example: 'The running water is cold.'

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Define infinitive.

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An infinitive is a verbal that is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to.' Example: 'To run is my goal.'

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Identify the function of gerunds in a sentence.

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Gerunds function as nouns in a sentence, meaning they can act as subjects, objects, or complements.

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Identify the function of participles in a sentence.

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Participles function as adjectives in a sentence, describing or modifying nouns.

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Identify the function of infinitives in a sentence.

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Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs in a sentence.

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Example of a gerund in a sentence.

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'Reading helps improve vocabulary.' (Here, 'reading' is a gerund acting as the subject.)

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Example of a participle in a sentence.

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'The broken vase lay on the floor.' (Here, 'broken' is a participle describing the noun 'vase.')

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Example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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'She wants to learn Spanish.' (Here, 'to learn' is an infinitive acting as the object of the verb 'wants.')