Verbals

"Leaping into the unknown, Percy and his friends embarked on a quest to save the world."

• From "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED VERBAL/VERBAL PHRASE.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

"To survive the dystopian world, Katniss had to adapt quickly."

• From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins.

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED VERBAL/VERBAL PHRASE.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

"Hermione couldn't help but roll her eyes, annoyed by Ron's constant complaining."

• From "Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire" by J.K. Rowling

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED VERBAL/VERBAL PHRASE.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

"Drenched in sweat, Katniss and Peeta fought to survive in the scorching arena."

• From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED VERBAL/VERBAL PHRASE.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

"Harry's ultimate goal was to defeat Voldemort and bring peace to the wizarding world."

• From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling.

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED VERBAL/VERBAL PHRASE.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

"Running through the forest, Katniss felt the adrenaline pumping through her veins."

• From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED VERBAL/VERBAL PHRASE.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

"As she was walking down the dark alley, Bella couldn't shake the feeling of being watched."

• From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED VERBAL/VERBAL PHRASE.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

"With a triumphant grin, Percy Jackson raised his sword high, celebrating his victory over the monsters."

• From "Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED VERBAL/VERBAL PHRASE.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

"Eragon's quest was to find the Varden, to join the resistance against the evil king Galbatorix."

• From "Eragon" by Christopher Paolini

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED VERBAL/VERBAL PHRASE.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

"Tris faced her fears by jumping off the building, trusting Four to catch her."

• From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth.

IDENTIFY THE UNDERLINED VERBAL/VERBAL PHRASE.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A