Verbals Practice

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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: 'Running water' (present participle).

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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. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

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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', 'to eat'.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

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'barking' is the participle.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Reading helps you learn.'

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'Reading' is the gerund.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'I want to play soccer.'

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'to play' is the infinitive.

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle modifies a noun or pronoun, providing more information about it.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund acts as a noun in a sentence.

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What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

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

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy hiking on weekends.'

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'hiking' is the gerund.