Quiz on Verbals

What are words called that are formed from verbs but do not act as verbs?

• Adjectives

• Verbs

• Verbals

Which of the following is NOT a function of verbals?

• Nouns

• Adjectives

• Verbs

How many types of verbals are there in English?

• Two

• Three

• Five

Which type of verbal can function as an adverb?

• Participles

• Infinitives

• Conjunctions

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a gerund?

• Acts as a noun

• Ends in -ing

• Describes a noun

What is the gerund in the sentence: "Cooking is an art"?

• Cooking

• Is

• Art

Which of the following is NOT a function of a participle?

• To describe a noun

• To act as a verb

• To act as an adjective

How is an infinitive formed?

• By adding 'ing' to the verb

• By placing 'to' in front of the present simple form of the verb

• By adding 'ed' to the verb

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive?

• Running

• To run

• Runs

What is the role of 'to' in an infinitive?

• It indicates past tense

• It forms the infinitive

• It shows possession