ELA State Test

The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
What type of verbal is in red in the sentence above?

• gerund
• infinitive
• participle
• not a verbal

An infinitive is

• a verb form that ends in -ing that acts as a noun

• a verb form that can end in -ing that acts as an adjective

• to + verb and acts like a noun, adjective, or adverb

A participle

• is the word to + a verb

• -ing verb form that acts as a noun

• a verb form that acts like an adjective and modifies a noun

A gerund is

• to + verb

• -ing verb that acts as a noun

• a verb form that acts as an adjective

Eating popcorn at the movies is a treat for the children.

• participle

• infinitive

• gerund

The squirrel ran across the back yard, hoping the dog wouldn't catch it.

• participle

• infinitive

• gerund

The principal wants to see you in his office.

• participle

• gerund

• infinitive

I saw an elephant squirting water out of its trunk.

• participle

• gerund

• infinitive

The wind blew out the candle.

• Passive
• Active

The keys were stolen by the thief.

• Passive
• Active