Verbals

Even though it looks like a verb, a participle functions to _______, like an adjective would do. 

• describe
• talk

Even though it looks like a verb, a gerund acts as a ______ in a sentence.

• thing
• adjective

What type of verbal is green?

Smiling is my favorite!

• participial

• gerund

• infinitive

• marsupial

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

Superman flew back to Metropolis as fast as he could to save Lois Lane.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?

• infinitve
• participle
• gerund
• not a verbal

Doomsday was fighting Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?

• infinitve
• gerund
• participle
• not a verbal

Running is my father's favorite sport.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

He has special running shoes.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

He likes running in the rain.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

My mother likes to hike.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive