Gerunds, Infinitives, and 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

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 difference between gerunds and participles is....

• gerunds are nouns while participles are adjectives

• gerunds are adjectives and participles are nouns

• There is no difference

• Gerunds are groovy and participles rock.

Is the underlined word, gerund , participle, or infinitive ?

Skiing is Hayden’s favorite way to spend a winter afternoon.

• participle

• adjective

• gerund

Brian likes racing remote controlled cars.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

Had he heard Marzipan correctly --- NO swimming? He had just bought new swimming trunks!

• Gerund

• Infinitive

• Participle

Sam enjoys rock climbing.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

The following sentences use the verb "orate" which means to speak publicly as a gerund, infinitive, and participle. Label them correctly.

• Participle

• 1. She decided to orate about the importance of environmental conservation during the event.

• 1. Infinitive

• 2. The orated speech at the conference was both inspiring and thought-provoking.

• 1. Participle

• 1. Oration is a valuable skill, and his orating at the town hall meeting impressed everyone.

• 1. Gerund

• The orating speaker at the conference was both inspiring and thought-provoking.

Participles, gerunds, and infinitives are all...

• Verbs

• Verbals

• Phrases

• Passive Voice

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

• infinitive

• gerund

• present participle

• past participle