Verbals

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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. Example: 'Jogging is fun.'

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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 an infinitive?

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

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite sport.'

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'Swimming' is the gerund.

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

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'Broken' is the participle.

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

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'To learn' is the infinitive.

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun.

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What role does a participle play in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective.

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What role does an infinitive play in a sentence?

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

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Provide an example of a gerund used in a sentence.

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Example: 'Reading helps improve vocabulary.'