Understanding Gerunds and Infinitives

The video tutorial introduces verbals, which are verb forms used as other parts of speech. It covers three types: infinitives, gerunds, and participles, explaining their forms and uses. Infinitives are the basic form of a verb, often preceded by 'to', and can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. Gerunds are verbs ending in -ing used as nouns. Participles can be present or past, used as adjectives or parts of verb phrases. The tutorial also discusses how verbals can form phrases, providing examples for each type. The video concludes with a recap of the key points.

What is a verbal?

• An adjective form used as a noun

• A noun form used as a verb

• A verb form used as another part of speech

• A verb form used only as a verb

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive?

• To see

• Running

• Jumped

• Bouncing

How can infinitives function in a sentence?

• Only as a noun

• Only as an adjective

• As a noun, verb, or adjective

• Only as a verb

What is the form of a gerund?

• The base form of a verb

• The past participle form

• The infinitive form

• The -ing form used as a noun

Which of the following is a gerund?

• To jump

• Jumping

• Jumped

• Jumps

What is the primary function of a gerund in a sentence?

• To act as an adjective

• To act as an adverb

• To act as a verb

• To act as a noun

What forms can participles take?

• The -ing, -ed, -d, -t, or -n form

• Only the -ing form

• Only the base form

• Only the -ed form

Which of the following is a past participle?

• Running

• Trampled

• To run

• Runs

Which of the following is a present participle?

• Jumped

• Jumping

• Jumps

• To jump

What is a verbal phrase?

• A phrase that contains only verbs

• A phrase that contains a verbal and its modifiers

• A phrase that contains only adjectives

• A phrase that contains only nouns