Verbals

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between a noun, an adjective, and an adverb?

• A noun names a person, place, thing, or idea; an adjective describes a noun; an adverb describes how, when, where, and how often.

• A noun describes a verb; an adjective names a person; an adverb describes a noun.

• A noun describes a noun; an adjective names a place; an adverb describes a thing.

• A noun describes how often; an adjective describes a verb; an adverb names a person.

Open Ended

Name the three types of verbals introduced in this lesson.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following sentences contains a gerund?

Hint: It's in your book, and it has (-ing).

• Swimming is fun.

• The gymnast was happy.

• The competition was fun.

• He hugged his mother.

Multiple Choice

Which sentence has a gerund?

• She wrote a letter to her best friend.

• The dog ran across the yard.

• We will visit the museum tomorrow.

• Eating Cheetos develops belly rolls.

Open Ended

Create one sentence with a gerund. Hint: use (-ing).

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A participle acts like an

and is formed from a present or past participle.

Multiple Choice

Select the TWO participle verbals. (Hint: they have -ed and -ing

• Smiling proudly, the boy accepted his science award.

• A bright rainbow appeared.

• Frightened by the loud thunder, the hid under the bed.

• The door opened slowly.

Open Ended

Create a sentence with a participle verbal.

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Verbals

gerunds

infinitives

participles

Multiple Choice

Select one infinitive verbal. Hint: "to"

• The teacher collected homework.

• The win was aweseome.

• Marcus saved his money to buy a new skateboard.

• The goat stared at me.

Open Ended

Provide an example sentence for an infinitive. Hint: use the word "to" plus a present tense verb.