Verbal Review

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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 in a sentence.

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Give an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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"Swimming is my favorite hobby." (Here, 'swimming' is a gerund.)

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing or -ed.

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Give an example of a participle in a sentence.

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"The broken vase lay on the floor." (Here, 'broken' is a participle.)

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to' (e.g., to run, to eat).

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Give an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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"She wants to learn Spanish." (Here, 'to learn' is an infinitive.)

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What role do gerunds play in a sentence?

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Gerunds function as nouns, meaning they can be subjects, objects, or complements.

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What role do participles play in a sentence?

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Participles function as adjectives, modifying nouns.

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What role do infinitives play in a sentence?

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Infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'Running fast is important.'

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The verbal is 'Running', which is a gerund.