Verbal Phrase

Infinitives have what word in front of it?

• --ing

• --ed

• to

• read

Jogging is her favorite activity.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Which of the following best fits the definition of an infinitive?

• A verb phrase with an -ing word

• A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

• A combination of helping verbs and other words

• The word "to" plus a verb

The passing bus accelerated down the street.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Correctly answering will increase your average.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

the book, George looked pleased.

• Gerund

• Participle

• infinitive

To be or not to be, that is the question.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Facing high school standards, students realized they hadn't worked hard enough in middle school.

• Infinitive Phrase

• Gerund Phrase

• Participial Phrase

To be truly successful is to be true to yourself and to the highest principles of honor

• Infinitive Phrase

• Gerund Phrase

• Participial Phrase

Her most important achievement was winning the national championship.

• Infinitive Phrase

• Gerund Phrase

• Participial Phrase