Verbals, Writing, and Analogies

What is a verbal?

• a verb form used as a noun, adjective, or adverb

• a verb form used as only a noun or adjective

• a verb form used as an adjective or adverb only

What are the three types of verbals?

• gerund, infinitive, verb

• past participle, present participle, past progressive

• gerund, participle, infinitive

What is an adjective?

• a word that describes an adverb

• a part of speech

• A word that describes a noun

What is a gerund?

• A verb form ending in -ing that is used as a noun

• A verb form ending in ed or ing

• A verb beginning with "to"

What is the purpose of a thesis statement?

• to make a counterclaim

• to answer a question

• to direct the paragraph

• to guide the reader and the writer

In which section of your paper should you include the thesis statement first?

• conclusion

• Introduction

• body paragraph

• topic sentence

How many reasons should be included to support the thesis of a five paragraph essay?

• 5

• 3

• 2

• 1

Since Andrew was 3, golfing has been his passion.

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle

Alina hopes to finish her ELA homework tonight so that she can talk to her friends.

• infinitive

• gerund

• participle

The winning athlete gets a trophy.

• infinitive

• gerund

• participle