Verbals Quiz

What is a gerund?

• A gerund is a verbal form that functions as an adjective.

• A gerund is a verbal form that functions as a noun.

• A gerund is a verbal form that functions as an adverb.

• A gerund is a verbal form that functions as a conjunction.

Select an example of a gerund in a sentence.

• I love swimming.

• I hate swimming.

• I dislike swimming.

• I enjoy swimming.

What is a participle?

• A participle is a verbal that is used to modify a noun, noun phrase, verb, or verb phrase.

• A participle is a type of punctuation mark.

• A participle is a verbals that acts as a type of adverb.

• A participle is a verbal that functions as a type of conjunction.

What is an infinitive?

• a verb, typically preceded by the word 'to'.

• A verb that is used in the past tense.

• A verb that is used to describe a noun.

• A verb that shows an action or state of being.

Select an example of an infinitive phrase.

• To swim in the ocean

• To run in the park.

• To eat dinner.

• To read a book.

How can verbals function as nouns?

• Verbals can function as nouns by acting as the subject or object of a sentence, or by being used as a complement or appositive.

• Verbals can function as nouns by modifying other nouns in a sentence.

• Verbals can function as nouns by expressing an action or state.

• Verbals can function as nouns by indicating possession or ownership.

Select an example of a Gerund (a verbal used as a noun) in a sentence.

• Running is my favorite exercise.

• She enjoys swimming and running.

• The running of the bulls is a famous event in Spain.

• I like to run every morning.

How can verbals function as adjectives?

• Verbals can function as adjectives by modifying conjunctions.

• Verbals can function as adjectives by modifying verbs.

• Verbals can function as adjectives by modifying adverbs.

• Verbals can function as adjectives by modifying nouns or pronouns.

Select an example of a participle (a verbal functioning as an adjective) in a sentence.

• The talking parrot is colorful.

• The singing bird is beautiful.

• The running water is refreshing.

• The barking dog is annoying.