Identifying Verbs and Verbals

The only time the repair people show up on time is when you expect them to be late.

• verb

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

The only way to have a friend is to be one.

• verb

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

The most important thing about having goals is having one.

• verb

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

The quickest way to find something is to start looking for something else.

• verb

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

Doing it the hard way is always easier.

• verb

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.

• verb

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

A lie told often enough becomes the truth.

• verb

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

When someone allows you to bear his burdens, you have found deep friendship.

• verb

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

We secure our friends not by accepting favors but by doing them.

• verb

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

You know that children are growing up when they start asking questions that have answers.

• verb

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive