Exploring Infinitives and Participles in English Grammar

This video tutorial from The Learning Depot explains the verb forms known as infinitives and participles. Infinitives function as both verbs and nouns, often preceded by 'to', and are used in various verb phrases. Participles act as both verbs and adjectives, describing or limiting nouns. The video provides examples and discusses the dual nature of these verb forms, emphasizing their classification under verbs despite their distinct characteristics.

What are the two classes of verb forms discussed?

• Gerunds and Modifiers

• Conjunctions and Prepositions

• Infinitives and Participles

• Adverbs and Adjectives

What dual nature does an infinitive possess?

• Adjective and Adverb

• Verb and Adverb

• Noun and Adjective

• Verb and Noun

Which preposition commonly precedes the infinitive?

• With

• By

• To

• From

Which example illustrates the infinitive as a noun?

• He is running

• She sings beautifully

• They were happy

• To struggle was useless

What is the nature of a participle?

• Verb and Adjective

• Adverb and Noun

• Preposition and Verb

• Noun and Verb

Which form of participle is modified by the adverb 'slowly'?

• Jumping

• Running

• Shattered

• Sinking

What are the main classes of participles?

• Present and Past

• Continuous and Perfect

• Future and Present

• Past and Future

How many parts of speech could there be considering the dual nature of infinitives and participles?

• Ten

• Eight

• Nine

• Seven

What ending do all present participles have?

• ing

• ed

• en

• es

What justifies classifying infinitives and participles as distinct parts of speech?

• Their singular function

• Their complexity

• Their rarity

• Their dual nature