Gerunds and Participial Phrases

The video tutorial from The Learning Depot explains the differences between gerund and participial phrases. Gerund phrases function as nouns, while participial phrases act as adjectives. The tutorial provides examples to illustrate how these verbals are used in sentences and offers tips for identifying them. The video also clarifies common confusions between gerunds and participles, emphasizing their distinct roles in sentence structure. Viewers are encouraged to review the material and ask questions for further clarification.

What is the primary focus of today's lesson?

• Noun and verb phrases

• Gerund and participial phrases

• Adjective and adverb phrases

• Prepositional and infinitive phrases

How does a gerund phrase function in a sentence?

• As a noun

• As an adjective

• As an adverb

• As a verb

What is a participial phrase primarily used for?

• To act as a noun

• To modify a noun or pronoun

• To act as a verb

• To modify a verb

Which of the following is an example of a participial phrase?

• Arriving after the teacher has started teaching

• The barking dog

• Running quickly

• To swim in the ocean

In the sentence 'Singing in the choir is something that Tanya enjoys,' what role does 'singing' play?

• Adverb

• Verb

• Noun

• Adjective

What is a key difference between a gerund and a participial phrase?

• Both act as adverbs

• Both act as verbs

• Gerunds act as nouns, participials as adjectives

• Gerunds act as adjectives, participials as nouns

What should you do if you have questions about the lesson?

• Search online

• Ask a friend

• Leave them in the comments

• Ignore them