Verbal Phrase

Participialverbal phrases are verb forms that act like ______.

• nouns

• adjectives

• verbs

• adverbs

Gerund verbal phrases act like_________.

• adjectives

• nouns

• verbs

• adverbs

Gerunds always end in _______.

• -ing

• -ed

• -en

• -ed or -ing

An infinitive is a verb form that begins with the word __________.

• to

• for

• to or for

• on

An infinitive verbal phrase can act like a _____, ______, or ______. 

• a noun, an adjective, or  an adverb
• a noun, a conjunction, or a preposition

What type of verbal phrase is green?

My friends and I love to watch the movie Elf.

• gerund

• infinitive

• participial

What type of verbal phrase is green?

Buddy the Elf, hoping to find his parents, heads to New York City.

• participial

• infinitive

• gerund

What type of verbal phrase is green?

Smiling is my favorite!

• participial

• gerund

• infinitive

What type of verbal is green?

The elves put the wrapped presents into the bag.

• participial

• gerund

• infinitive

What type of verbal is green?

Buddy wasn't bothered by the snickering strangers.

• participial

• infinitive

• gerund