Identify the Verbal

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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. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. It often ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed (past participle). Example: 'The barking dog is mine.'

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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'. Example: 'To run is my goal.'

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Reading helps you learn.'

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Reading

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

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Broken

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

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to dance

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund acts as a noun.

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What role does a participle play in a sentence?

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A participle acts as an adjective.

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What role does an infinitive play in a sentence?

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An infinitive can act as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Give an example of a gerund used in a sentence.

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Example: 'Jogging is a great exercise.'