Verbals Quiz Review: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives

What type of verbal is "stumbling" in the sentence: "The exhausted runner, stumbling across the finish line, finally completed the marathon"?

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.8.1A

In the sentence "Sarah dreams of traveling to Paris next summer," what type of verbal is "traveling"?

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• Noun

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the type of verbal in the sentence: "To succeed in mathematics requires consistent practice and dedication."

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What type of verbal is "shattered" in the sentence: "The broken window, shattered by the baseball, let in a cold draft"?

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.8.1A

In the sentence "Reading mystery novels is my favorite weekend activity," what type of verbal is "reading"?

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Which verbal form is used as a noun in a sentence?

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Which verbal form is used to describe a noun?

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• Adjective

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

• To describe a noun

• To act as a noun

• To express an action

• To modify a verb

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CCSS.L.8.1A

What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

• To act as a noun

• To describe a noun

• To express an action

• To modify a verb

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CCSS.L.8.1A

Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

• Running

• To run

• Ran

• Runs

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CCSS.L.8.1A