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: 'Swimming 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 broken vase was on the table.'

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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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How does a gerund function in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence. Example: 'Reading helps you learn.'

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How does a participle function in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective in a sentence. Example: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

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How does an infinitive function in a sentence?

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An infinitive can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Example: 'I want to eat.' (noun) 'She has a book to read.' (adjective) 'He left to find help.' (adverb)

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund acts as a noun, while a participle acts as an adjective. Example: 'Running is fun.' (gerund) vs. 'The running water is cold.' (participle)

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'The crying baby woke everyone up.'

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Crying is a participle modifying the noun baby.

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'To finish the race is my goal.'

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To finish is an infinitive functioning as a noun.

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What role does a participle play in a sentence?

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