VERBAL Practice

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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. Present participles end in -ing, while past participles often end in -ed. Example: 'The barking dog.'

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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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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun. Example: 'Running is healthy.'

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What role does a present participle play in a sentence?

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A present participle functions as an adjective. Example: 'The running water is cold.'

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What role does a past participle play in a sentence?

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A past participle can function as an adjective or part of a verb tense. Example: 'The broken vase is on the floor.'

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Reading books is enjoyable.'

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'Reading' is the gerund.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The excited children played outside.'

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'Excited' is the participle.

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

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'To dance' is the infinitive.

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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.