Verbals: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives -Mon April 3

What is the verbal in this sentence? People see psychiatrists because they need to talk about their issues. (a)  

• infinitive
• gerund
• present participle
• past participle

What is the verbal in this sentence? They were presented with the menu; choosing was difficult. (a)  

• gerund
• infinitive
• present participle
• past participle

Identify the underline phrase. Sophie agreed to meet with me, but then she never showed up.

(a)  

• infinitive
• gerund
• present participle
• past participle

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

• participle
• gerund
• infinitive
• not a verbal

What is the verbal in this sentence? Beth's husband loves to hike to the hut on the top of the mountain. (a)  

• infinitive
• gerund
• present participle
• past participle

Identify the verbal. The exhausted children napped on the floor. (a)  

• Participle
• Gerund
• Infinitive
• None of the above

What is the verbal? Knitting is her favorite winter hobby. (a)  

• Gerund
• Participle
• Infinitive
• None of the above

What is the best definition of a gerund?

• The word "to" plus a verb

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

• A combination of helping verbs and other words

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which of the following best fits the 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

Tags

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

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A