Verbals

1. An infinitive is created

• by using the word “to” in front of a verb

• by using the word “to” in front of a noun

• by using the word “for” in front of a noun

• by using the word “for” in front of a verb

One needs “to study” more seriously if they want to finish school.

What is the function of the quoted infinitive?

• subject

• direct object

• predicate nominative

• object of the preposition

Magellan's aim was “to find” a new land which has plenty of spice and other things.

What is the function of the infinitive?

• subject

• direct object

• predicate nominative

• object of the preposition

The boat is about “to leave” the pier in a few minutes.

What is the function of the infinitive?

• subject

• direct object

• predicate nominative

• object of the preposition

The manager wants “to see” you in his once for an interview.

What is the function of the infinitive?

• subject

• direct object

• predicate nominative

• object of the preposition

“To persevere” is a valuable strength in life.

What is the function of the infinitive?

• subject

• direct object

• predicate nominative

• object of the preposition

Annie enjoys “eating” halo-halo on a hot summer day.

What is the function of the gerund?

• direct object

• appositive

• subject complement

• object of the preposition

The engineer's favorite hobby is “assembling” scale models of cars and ships.

What is the function of the gerund?

• direct object

• appositive

• subject complement

• object of the preposition

My cousin 's greatest achievement, “winning” the gold medal in the singing contest, is what makes his family proud of him.

What is the function of the gerund?

• direct object

• appositive

• subject complement

• object of the preposition

The rescuers' attempt at “lifting” the heavy concrete post to rescue the trapped survivors proves to be too much of a challenge.

What is the function of the gerund?

• subject

• direct object

• subject complement

• object of the preposition