Verbals IAR L.5

What is the definition of a verbal?

• a spoken form of communication

• forms of verbs that function as other parts of speech

• a very descriptive word

• a word that contains a sound

Which verbals function as adjectives?

• infinitives

• participles

• gerunds

• nouns

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which verbals function as nouns?

• infinitives

• gerunds

• participles

• verbs

Which verbals function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbials?

• gerunds

• infinitives

• participles

• verbs

Which of the following sentences uses the verbal known as an infinitive?

• Looking back through the photo albums gives me fond memories of the time I spent in Italy with my grandparents.

• My cousins like to visit the beach when they come to our house, since they live in the mountains.

• She was terminated from her job because she was never on time.

• Kelsey received the best present for her birthday

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Which of the following sentences uses the verbal known as a gerund?

• Sarah enjoys hiking on the local trails.

• My older sister is going to go off to college at the end of summer.

• I really enjoy giving special gifts to my friends and family members on their birthdays.

• My favorite time of the year is summer vacation.

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Which of the following sentences uses the verbal known as a participle?

• After school, my friends and I are going to go to the mall.

• The soup boiling on the stove smells delicious.

• I walked my dog around the block.

• My friends are coming over after school today.

Tags

CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

What part of speech is the verbal taking in the following sentence? The sparkling ring is beautiful.

• noun

• adjective

• verb

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G

What part of speech is the verbal taking in the following sentence? The bird was sleeping in its nest.

• noun

• adjective

• verb

• adverb

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CCSS.L.2.1E

What part of speech is the verbal taking in the following sentence? The sound of running water became louder and louder.

• noun

• adjective

• verb

• adverb

Tags

CCSS.L.2.1E

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1G