Verbals

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What is a verbal?

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

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What is a gerund?

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

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, often 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' (e.g., to run, to swim).

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

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In this sentence, 'Swimming' functions as the subject of the sentence.

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

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In this sentence, 'broken' functions as an adjective describing 'vase'.

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

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In this sentence, 'to dance' functions as the object of the verb 'wants'.

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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.

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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Example: 'Running is my favorite hobby.'

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Provide an example of a participle in a sentence.

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Example: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'