Verbals - RMS

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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.

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase consists of a gerund and any modifiers or objects associated with it, functioning as a noun.

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

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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.

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase includes a participle and any modifiers or complements, functioning as an adjective.

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

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Broken.

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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', and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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

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To learn.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun, which can be a subject, direct object, or object of a preposition.

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun.