Mastering Verbals and Phrases Test

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What is a verbal?

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A verbal is a word derived from a verb that functions as a different part of speech in a sentence, such as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What are the three types of verbals?

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The three types of verbals are gerunds, participles, and infinitives.

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Define a gerund.

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

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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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"Swimming is my favorite hobby." (Here, 'swimming' is a gerund.)

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Define a participle.

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A participle is a verbal that can function as an adjective and usually ends in -ing or -ed.

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Provide an example of a participle in a sentence.

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"The broken vase lay on the floor." (Here, 'broken' is a participle.)

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Define 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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Provide an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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"To read is to travel through time." (Here, 'to read' is an infinitive.)

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase includes the infinitive and any modifiers or complements, functioning as a single part of speech.

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Provide an example of an infinitive phrase in a sentence.

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"To win the game, you must practice daily." (Here, 'To win the game' is an infinitive phrase.)