Verbals: participles/ infinitives/ gerunds

What is the RED phrase?
Singing her heart out, the toddler knew all the words to Fancy.  

• participle
• gerund
• infinitive
• prepositional

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

The thief arrested for the robbery shot at the security guard.

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

The flag waving in the wind is inspirational.

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

They are sure the extra planning will make a difference in the end.

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Jerry's confusing message did nothing to solve the mystery.

• gerund

• participle

• inifinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

Acting is merely the art of keeping a large group of people from coughing

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

I need a volunteer to take the minutes for the meeting.

• gerund phrase

• participial phrase

• infinitive phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Removing his glasses, the professor shook his head with disappointment.

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

Spending time with his parents was one of Bruce Wayne's favorite activities before they were murdered.

What kind of verbal phrase is highlighted in red?

• participial

• infinitive

• gerund

• not a verbal

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Picking rotten apples from the floor is a great way to get stung by a wasp

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A