Verbals

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What is a verbal?

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A verbal is a form of a verb that functions as a different part of speech, such as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verbal that functions as an adjective, often ending in -ing or -ed, and describes a noun.

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Example of a participle in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'The (folded) napkin was placed neatly on the table,' 'folded' is a participle describing the napkin.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verbal that ends in -ing and functions as a noun.

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Example of a gerund in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund functioning as the subject.

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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,' and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Mr. Simms loves (to build) new homes,' 'to build' is an infinitive.

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How can you identify a participle in a sentence?

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Look for a verb form that acts as an adjective, often ending in -ing or -ed.

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How can you identify a gerund in a sentence?

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Look for a verb form ending in -ing that acts as a noun.

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How can you identify an infinitive in a sentence?

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Look for the base form of a verb preceded by 'to' that can act as a noun, adjective, or adverb.