Participle, Infinitive, or Gerund?

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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 (present participle) or -ed (past participle). Example: 'The running water was cold.'

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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', 'to eat'. Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

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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. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

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

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'broken' is the participle describing the vase.

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

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'Reading' is the gerund functioning as the subject of the sentence.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to travel the world.'

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'to travel' is the infinitive indicating the action she wants to do.

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How can you tell if a word is a gerund?

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A gerund always ends in -ing and functions as a noun in the sentence.

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How can you tell if a word is a participle?

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A participle can function as an adjective and may end in -ing or -ed.

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Provide an example of a sentence using a gerund as the subject.

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'Jogging is a great way to stay fit.'

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Provide an example of a sentence using a participle as an adjective.

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'The excited children ran to the playground.'