Verbals - Quiz

What is the best definition of an infinitive?

• A verb phrase with an -ing word

• A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

• A combination of helping verbs and other words

• The word "to" plus a verb

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the best definition of a gerund?

• A verb phrase with an -ing word

• A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

• A combination of helping verbs and other words

• The word "to" plus a verb

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CCSS.L.8.1A

The difference between gerunds and participles is....

• gerunds are nouns while participles are adjectives
• gerunds are adjectives and participles are nouns
• There is no difference
• Gerunds are groovy and participles rock.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

The Flash used his speed to catch the bank robber.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?

• participle
• infinitive
• gerund
• not a verbal

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CCSS.L.8.1A

The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?

• gerund
• infinitive
• participle
• not a verbal

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

The exhausted children napped on the floor.

• Participle
• Gerund
• Infinitive
• None of the above

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.

• Participle
• Gerund
• Infinitive
• None of the above

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CCSS.L.8.1A

I have no one to decorate the tree with me this evening.

• Participle
• Gerund
• Infinitive
• None of the above

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the gerund in the following sentence?

During the concert, the crowd was said to like my singing.

• during

• to like

• singing

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the RED phrase? (**Trick alert!! Be careful!)

She was going to the store after the PTA meeting.

• participle

• gerund

• infinitive

• prepositional phrase

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CCSS.L.4.1E

CCSS.L.7.1A

CCSS.L.9-10.1B