Verbals Flashcard

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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. For 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). For 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'. For example, 'to run', 'to eat', 'to play'.

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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'Reading is my favorite hobby.'

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The gerund is 'Reading'.

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

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The participle is 'broken'.

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Identify the infinitive in this sentence: 'She wants to dance at the party.'

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The infinitive is 'to dance'.

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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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Give an example of a gerund used in a sentence.

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Example: 'Jogging is good for your health.'