Verbals Practice

What is a verbal in English grammar?

• A. A noun that describes an action

• B. A verb form that acts as another part of speech

• C. A type of adverb

• D. A punctuation mark

Which type of verbal acts as a noun?

• A. Infinitive

• B. Participle

• C. Gerund

• D. Preposition

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

What does a participle typically end with?

• A. -ing, -ed, or -en

• B. -s, -es, or -ies

• C. -able, -ible, or -ive

• D. -tion, -sion, or -cian

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

Which type of verbal can act as an adjective, adverb, or noun?

• A. Gerund

• B. Participle

• C. Infinitive

• D. Conjunction

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

What type of verbal is used in the sentence: "Her last attempt to complete the project ended in failure."?

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• None of the above

Identify the type of verbal in the sentence: "The sound of breaking glass interrupted the silence."?

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1C

CCSS.L.8.1D

CCSS.L.8.3A

In the sentence "Jack detests lying more than anything else.", what type of verbal is "lying"?

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Choose the correct type of verbal for the sentence: "The busted window let in the smoky, polluted air."?

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• None of the above

Which sentence uses a verbal as a noun?

• I left the door open to let in the cool breeze.

• The frowning teacher watched in dismay.

• I hate waiting for the bus after school.

• Her running shoes were quite expensive.

Which sentence uses a verbal as an adjective?

• The lion crept behind the bushes to catch a gazelle.

• Public speaking is Jill’s biggest fear.

• The fallen leaves spread over the entire yard.

• One of her favorite activities is hiking.