Gerunds, Infinitives, Participles

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

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

The exhausted children napped on the floor.

• Participle

• Gerund

• Infinitive

• None of the above

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

What is the best definition of a gerund?

• The word "to" plus a verb

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

• A combination of helping verbs and other words

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

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

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

I don't fancy ​ ​ (a)   tonight.

• going out

• to go out

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

I don't recommend ​ (a)   the bus - it takes forever!

• taking

• to take

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Most people hate_________ to the dentist.

• to go

• going

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

One of my employees failed ................... the deadline.

• to meet 

• meeting 

Tags

CCSS.L.3.1A

CCSS.L.3.1D

Participles, gerunds, and infinitives are all...

• Verbs

• Verbals

• Phrases

• Passive Voice

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

CCSS.L.1.4C

People see psychiatrists because they need to talk about their issues.

• infinitive

• gerund

• present participle

• past participle

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A