Rio Post Test

Are words which are formed out of verbs.

• Verb Phrase

• Verbals

• Infinitive

• Gerun

Verbals generally function as nouns, adjectives or as adverbs.

• True

• False

Is a verbal that resembles the form of verb and is preceded by infinitive sign to (to + base form of the verb).

(a)  

Is a kind of verbal that takes the form of a verb ending in –ing which functions as a noun. It may also be called a verbal noun.

(a)  

Is a kind of verbal that functions as an adjective.

(a)  

To sleep is to rest.

Is an example of what kind of verbal.

• Infinitive

• Gerund

• Participle

What are the functions of infinitive?

• Noun, Adjective, Adverb

• Noun, Pronoun, Participle

• Pronoun, Predicate, Subject

I was given a poem to memorize.

Is an example of Infinitive used as _______.

• Adverb

• Noun

• Adjective

I purposely came to see you today.

Is an example of Infinitive used as an __________.

• Adjective

• Adverbs

• Noun

An infinitive that modifies a verb or adjective function as an adverb.

• True

• False