Verbals & Verbal Phrases

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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 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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What is 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 sport.

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What is 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.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb 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.

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How do gerund phrases function in a sentence?

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Gerund phrases function as nouns.

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How do participial phrases function in a sentence?

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Participial phrases function as adjectives.