Exploring Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and Participles

What is the primary function of verbals in sentences?

• To function as other parts of speech

• To introduce new verbs into the language

• To replace nouns completely

• To act solely as verbs

What form does a gerund take?

• -ing form of a verb

• -ed form of a verb

• To + verb

• Verb + -s

Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

• To run

• Ran

• Running

• Runs

What does a gerund always act as in a sentence?

• A verb

• An adverb

• A noun

• An adjective

How do infinitives usually function in a sentence?

• As adverbs

• As conjunctions

• As adjectives or nouns

• As pronouns

What is the structure of an infinitive?

• Verb + -ed

• To + verb

• Verb + -ing

• Verb + -s

Which example shows an infinitive functioning as a noun?

• Quickly running

• To dance is fun

• Beautifully designed

• Runs quickly

What is a dangling participle?

• A participle that does not logically refer to the subject

• A participle that correctly modifies the subject

• A participle used as a main verb

• A participle without a verb in the sentence

Which type of verbal acts as an adjective?

• Conjunction

• Infinitive

• Participle

• Gerund

How can participles create confusion in sentences?

• By acting as the main verb

• By being used as nouns

• Through incorrect modification of the subject

• By replacing adverbs