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.

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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 -ing or -ed.

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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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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund can function as a subject, direct object, indirect object, or object of a preposition.

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun.

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What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

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An infinitive can function as a subject, direct object, subject complement, or adverb.

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is fun.'

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The gerund is 'Swimming'.

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

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The participle is 'broken'.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to learn Spanish.'

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The infinitive is 'to learn'.

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a participle functions as an adjective.