5.09 Exam Review

He wanted to play clarinet, but there were none left.

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle

A verbal that acts like an adjective and ends in -ing, -ed, -d, -en, -n, -t. 

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle

Peeking at her friend's answers, Colleen felt guilty for cheating.

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle

I have always enjoyed helping my parents with the garden.

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle

Eating cheese and crackers before dinner makes Claire lose her appetite.

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle

A verbal that acts like a noun and always ends in -ing

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle

To win the softball game is Nancy's main goal today.

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle

Did you spot the shooting star last night?

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle

The crying baby had a wet diaper.

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle

A verbal that acts like a noun, adjective, or adverb and always starts with “to” 

• gerund

• infinitive

• participle