Verbals: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. Example: 'The running water is cold.'

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to'. Example: 'to run', 'to eat'.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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How do gerunds function in a sentence?

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Gerunds function as nouns in a sentence. Example: 'I enjoy reading.'

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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How do participles function in a sentence?

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Participles function as adjectives in a sentence. Example: 'The broken vase was on the floor.'

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the difference between gerunds and participles?

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Gerunds are nouns while participles are adjectives.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Bernard hates buttering toast with a fork.'

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Buttering is the gerund.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to learn Spanish.'

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To learn is the infinitive.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

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Barking is the participle.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is an example of a gerund used in a sentence?

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Example: 'Jogging is her favorite exercise.'

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CCSS.L.8.1A