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 an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the word 'to' followed by a verb, e.g., 'to run', 'to eat'.

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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, e.g., 'running', 'swimming'.

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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, e.g., 'running water', 'baked bread'.

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

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The infinitive is 'to learn'.

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Identify the gerund in this sentence: 'Swimming is my favorite hobby.'

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The gerund is 'Swimming'.

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Identify the gerund phrase in this sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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The gerund phrase is 'reading books'.

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

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The participle is 'broken'.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

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What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

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An infinitive can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.