What are the 3 types of verbals?

gerunds, infinitives, participles

A bridge was built so that cars could cross the river.

Passive. Subject isn't doing anything or is incapable of doing anything

Most of these computers are used for surfing the internet.

Passive. Subject isn't doing anything or is incapable of doing anything

A movie is being made in our town.

Passive. Subject isn't doing anything or is incapable of doing anything

Jan hasn't decided which book to read.

Passive. Subject isn't doing anything or is incapable of doing anything

How many different countries have you visited in your lifetime?

Passive. Subject isn't doing anything or is incapable of doing anything

A doctor has been treating her for her depression.

Passive. Subject isn't doing anything or is incapable of doing anything

Her fingers got burned when she reached into the oven.

Passive. Subject isn't doing anything or is incapable of doing anything

An award has been given to the police officer who helped the stranded motorist.

Passive. Subject isn't doing anything or is incapable of doing anything

What kind work have you been doing for them?

Passive. Subject isn't doing anything or is incapable of doing anything

Alice says she will be retiring from her job next year.

Passive. Subject isn't doing anything or is incapable of doing anything

Me and my family have ate at our favorite restarant 3 times this week. Which sentence is correct?

My family and I have eaten at our favorite restaurant three times this week.

My family and I have eaten at our favorite restaurant 3 times this week.

The smiths moved hear from chicago illinois because their was to much traffic. Which sentence is correct?

The Smiths moved here from Chicago, Illinois because there was too much traffic.

The Smiths moved here from Chicago Illinois because there was too much traffic.

Me and James sung the song we wrote and are friends actualy liked it Which sentence is correct?

James and I sang the song we wrote, and our friends actually liked it.

James and me sang the song we wrote, and our friends actually liked it.

Mrs Carson announced if you cant hear me from back their raise your hand Which sentence is correct?

Mrs. Carson announced, “If you can’t hear me from back there, raise your hand.”

Mrs. Carson announced, If you can’t hear me from back there, raise your hand.

Some of the old-timers felt that the ghost belonged to an old miner. The old miner had disappeared years ago.

Some of the old-timers felt that the ghost belonged to an old miner who had disappeared years ago.

Some of the old-timers felt that the ghost belonged to an old miner that had disappeared years ago.

Some of the old-timers felt that the ghost belonged to an old miner ,and had disappeared years ago.

Some of the old-timers felt that the ghost belonged to an old miner : while the old miner had disappeared years ago.

No one was ever able to overtake the fleeing phantom. It always seemed to disappear into thin air.

No one was ever able to overtake the fleeing phantom because it always seemed to disappear into thin air.

No one was ever able to overtake the fleeing phantom, it always seemed to disappear into thin air.

No one was ever able to overtake the fleeing phantom; always seemed to disappear.

No one was ever able to overtake the fleeing phantom ; becuase it always seemed to disappear into thin air.

One day a scientist found a long,thin piece of silk at the bottom of the canyon. A scientist had been working in the canyon.

One day a scientist who had been working in the canyon found a long,thin piece of silk at the bottom of the canyon.

One day a scientist found a long, thin piece of silk at the bottom of the canyon, yet he had been working in the canyon.

One day a scientist found a long,thin piece of silk at the bottom of the canyon and he had been working there.

No one was ever able to overtake the fleeing phantom ; becuase tt always seemed to disappear into thin air.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What kind of phrase is in red?
The news showed pictures of houses destroyed by the hurricanes.

infinitive

gerund

participle

none

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

What kind of phrase is in red?
To ignore a sore throat is not a very good idea.

infinitive

gerund

verb

participle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT?
To build a fire in a strong wind take skills.

subject

direct object

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT?
Sam hopes to be a good friend to everyone.

subject

direct object

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION?
June 14 is Flag Day, a day for remembering the first American flag.

subject

direct object

object of preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION?
Making New Year's resolutions is another tradition.

subject

direct object

object of the preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Is the participle in RED being used as an ADJECTIVE or VERB PHRASE?
The rusted door was beginning to break.

adjective

verb

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

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8th Grade ELA Milestones Review_Language

What kind of phrase is in red?
The news showed pictures of houses destroyed by the hurricanes.

What kind of phrase is in red?
To ignore a sore throat is not a very good idea.

Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT?
To build a fire in a strong wind take skills.

Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT?
Sam hopes to be a good friend to everyone.

Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION?
June 14 is Flag Day, a day for remembering the first American flag.

Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION?
Making New Year's resolutions is another tradition.

Is the participle in RED being used as an ADJECTIVE or VERB PHRASE?
The rusted door was beginning to break.

Is the participle in RED being used as an ADJECTIVE or part of a LINKING VERB PHRASE?
The pizza will remain frozen until the day before the party,

What are the 3 types of verbals?

She suggested that we eat ice cream for breakfast.

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8th Grade ELA Milestones Review_Language

What kind of phrase is in red?The news showed pictures of houses destroyed by the hurricanes.

What kind of phrase is in red? To ignore a sore throat is not a very good idea.

Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT? To build a fire in a strong wind take skills.

Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT? Sam hopes to be a good friend to everyone.

Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION? June 14 is Flag Day, a day for remembering the first American flag.

Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION? Making New Year's resolutions is another tradition.

Is the participle in RED being used as an ADJECTIVE or VERB PHRASE? The rusted door was beginning to break.

Is the participle in RED being used as an ADJECTIVE or part of a LINKING VERB PHRASE? The pizza will remain frozen until the day before the party,

What are the 3 types of verbals?

She suggested that we eat ice cream for breakfast.

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What kind of phrase is in red?
The news showed pictures of houses destroyed by the hurricanes.

What kind of phrase is in red?
To ignore a sore throat is not a very good idea.

Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT?
To build a fire in a strong wind take skills.

Is the infinitive being used as the SUBJECT or DIRECT OBJECT?
Sam hopes to be a good friend to everyone.

Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION?
June 14 is Flag Day, a day for remembering the first American flag.

Is the gerund being used as the SUBJECT, DIRECT OBJECT, or OBJECT OF THE PREPOSITION?
Making New Year's resolutions is another tradition.

Is the participle in RED being used as an ADJECTIVE or VERB PHRASE?
The rusted door was beginning to break.

Is the participle in RED being used as an ADJECTIVE or part of a LINKING VERB PHRASE?
The pizza will remain frozen until the day before the party,