Verbals: participles/ infinitives/ gerunds

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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 can be present (ending in -ing) or past (usually ending in -ed or irregular forms). Example: 'The broken window needs repair.'

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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'. It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Example: 'To run is healthy.'

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

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The gerund is 'reading'.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

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The participle is 'barking'.

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

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The infinitive is 'to learn'.

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase includes a gerund and any modifiers or objects. Example: 'Running in the park is enjoyable.'

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase includes a participle and any modifiers or objects. Example: 'Baked fresh daily, the bread was delicious.'

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase includes an infinitive and any modifiers or objects. Example: 'To win the game is my goal.'

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How do gerunds function in a sentence?

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Gerunds function as nouns in a sentence. They can be subjects, objects, or complements.