Verbals

Scampering down the street, the cat ran from the large dog chasing it.

What type of verbal phrase is this?

• Participial phrase

• Infinitive phrase

• Gerund phrase

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

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

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the best definition of a gerund?

• 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

Gerunds always end in  _______. 

• -ing
• -ed

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

An infinitive verbal phrase can act like a _____, ______, or ______. 

• a noun, an adjective, or  an adverb
• a noun, a conjunction, or a preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

What verbal does the following sentence contain?

Gary is practicing to become the best soccer player ever.

• participle

• gerund

• infinitive

• none

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

What verbal does the following sentence contain?

Hoping for the best is a healthy practice.

• participle

• gerund

• infinitive

• none

What verbal does the following sentence contain?

Mina's father always liked cheering on the team.

• participle

• gerund

• infinitive

• none

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

What verbal does the following sentence contain?

While the adults were preparing supper, the boys went for a hike.

• participle

• gerund

• infinitive

• none

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C