Understanding Verbs and Participles

The video tutorial introduces finite and non-finite verbs, focusing on three types of non-finite verbs: infinitives, gerunds, and participles. Infinitives are explained as base forms of verbs, with examples of 'to infinitives' and 'bare infinitives.' Gerunds are described as verbs ending in -ing that function as nouns, with examples provided. Participles are discussed in three forms: present, past, and perfect, with examples illustrating their use as adjectives and in continuous tenses. The video concludes with a recap of the types and subtypes of non-finite verbs.

What are the two main types of verbs discussed in the video?

• Active and Passive Verbs

• Transitive and Intransitive Verbs

• Regular and Irregular Verbs

• Finite and Non-Finite Verbs

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the base form of a verb used with 'to' called?

• Conjugate

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

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CCSS.L.8.1A

In the sentence 'I went to meet a doctor', what type of infinitive is 'to meet'?

• Participle

• To-Infinitive

• Bare Infinitive

• Gerund

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the term for the 'ing' form of a verb used as a noun?

• Conjugate

• Participle

• Infinitive

• Gerund

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CCSS.L.8.1A

In the sentence 'Reading is a good habit', what is 'reading'?

• Infinitive

• Finite Verb

• Gerund

• Participle

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

Which type of participle is formed by adding 'ing' to the base form of a verb?

• Gerund

• Past Participle

• Present Participle

• Perfect Participle

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

In the sentence 'You should not disturb a sleeping dog', what is 'sleeping'?

• Present Participle

• Gerund

• Past Participle

• Infinitive

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

Which participle is used to create non-continuous perfect verb tenses?

• Perfect Participle

• Gerund

• Past Participle

• Present Participle

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

What is the perfect participle form of the verb 'finish'?

• Having Finished

• Finished

• Finishing

• To Finish

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

Which of the following is NOT a subtype of participles?

• Past Participle

• Future Participle

• Perfect Participle

• Present Participle

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CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C