Week One - Verbals and Vocab

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, often preceded by 'to'. It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

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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).

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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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How does an infinitive function as an adjective?

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An infinitive can modify a noun, providing more information about it, such as in 'The book to read is on the table.'

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle modifies a noun or pronoun, adding description, as in 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a participle functions as an adjective.

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What does the root 'divers-' in 'diversification' imply?

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The root 'divers-' implies making different types or varieties.

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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Swimming is my favorite hobby.

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Provide an example of a participle in a sentence.

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The crying baby woke everyone up.

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What is the role of verbals in a sentence?

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Verbals are verb forms that function as other parts of speech, such as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.