Verbals - Gerunds and Present Participles

These are words that look like action words, but do not actually function as such.

• Verbs

• Gerunds

• Verbals

• Nouns

These are verbals that serve as subjects or objects in a sentence.

• Gerunds

• Present Participle

• Progressive Tenses

• Verbs

Present Participles function as _____________ in sentences.

• action words

• subject or object

• adjective or adverb

• verbs

Identify the VERBAL in the given sentence:

Flying kites has been our favorite summertime hobby.

• flying

• favorite

• has been

• summertime

What kind of verbal is the underlined word?

The madman laughed, grinning like Joker.

• Gerund

• Present Participle

Identify the kind of verbal the underlined word is.

She made dribbling look easy.

• Gerund

• Present Participle

Identify the kind of verbal the underlined word is.

We still want swimming to be included in the class sports activity.

• Gerund

• Present Participle

Identify the kind of verbal the underlined word is.

Our neighbors panicked, searching their whole house for an earring.

• Gerund

• Present Participle

• Not a verbal

Identify the kind of verbal the underlined word is.

My dogs' wagging tails were a clear indication that they missed us.

• Gerund

• Present Participle

• Not a verbal

Identify the kind of verbal the underlined word is.

Washing dishes is not my favorite chore.

• Gerund

• Present Participle

• Not a verbal