Exploring Verbals: Participles, Gerunds, and Infinitives

Miss Andersen introduces verbals, which are verbs used as other parts of speech, such as adjectives, adverbs, or nouns. She explains the three main types: participles, infinitives, and gerunds. Participles function as adjectives, infinitives can act as adverbs, adjectives, or nouns, and gerunds function as nouns. Examples are provided for each type to illustrate their usage in sentences.

What is a verbal?

• A verb used as another part of speech

• A noun used as a verb

• A type of adverb

• A type of adjective

Which of the following is a function of participles?

• To act as verbs

• To replace nouns

• To function as adverbs

• To serve as adjectives

How can a participle be formed?

• By removing 'to' from the verb

• By adding 'ing' to the noun

• By adding 'to' before the verb

• By adding 'ed' or 'ing' to the verb

What role does 'sleeping' play in the sentence 'Don't disturb the sleeping dog'?

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Noun

• Verb

What is the primary function of an infinitive?

• To serve as a conjunction

• To function as an adverb, adjective, or noun

• To act as a verb

• To replace a participle

How is an infinitive formed?

• By adding 'ing' to the verb

• By removing 'to' from the verb

• By adding 'ed' to the verb

• By adding 'to' before the verb

In the sentence 'He planned to propose marriage to her', what is the function of 'to propose'?

• Adjective

• Verb

• Adverb

• Noun

What is a gerund?

• A verb acting as a noun

• A noun used as a verb

• An adjective used as a verb

• An adverb in the form of a verb

How is a gerund formed?

• By adding 'to' before the verb

• By adding 'ed' to the verb

• By adding 'ing' to the verb

• By removing 'to' from the verb

Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

• To run

• Running

• Ran

• Run