Verbals Review

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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.

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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 -ed or -ing.

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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' (e.g., to run, to eat).

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Identify 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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Identify the function of a participle in a sentence.

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A participle functions as an adjective in a sentence.

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Identify the function of an infinitive in a sentence.

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

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Example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Swimming is my favorite hobby.

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Example of a participle in a sentence.

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The broken vase lay on the floor.

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Example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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She wants to learn how to dance.

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What is the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'?

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Reading is the gerund.