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Verbals

20 questions

11th - 11th Grade

English

Verbals is a free printable Grade 11 English worksheet that helps students identify and classify gerunds, participles, infinitives, and sentences with none of these verbals. Across 20 questions—2 multiple-select and 18 multiple-choice—students use definitions, word patterns, and sentence context to recognize forms such as -ing words functioning as nouns, -ing words functioning as adjectives, and infinitives introduced by “to.” The worksheet moves beyond memorizing terminology by asking students to identify verbals in complete sentences, distinguish gerunds from participles by their grammatical function, and recognize infinitives at different points in a sentence. It is suitable for guided practice, independent review, or a quick formative check in a Grade 11 English class. A complete answer key is included to support efficient checking and feedback.

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Verbals

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the best definition of a gerund?

a)

The word "to" plus a verb

b)

A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

c)

A combination of helping verbs and other words

2.

Which sentences include Infinitives?

a)

I went to buy groceries.

b)

She fell down the road.

c)

I went to eat diner at night.

d)

He fell asleep.

3.

Marian's attempt to rescue the cat was covered by a reporter.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

d)

none

4.

Which sentence uses an infinitive to introduce the sentence?

a)

I would love to see that movie again.

b)

If you aren't going to eat your food, then you won't get dessert.

c)

To do well on your quiz, you must study your notes.

d)

Listening to your parents will keep you out of trouble.

5.
Infinitives have what word in front of it?
a)
--ing
b)
--ed
c)
to
d)
read
6.

Running Is my favorite sport.

a)

Participle

b)

Gerunds

c)

Infinitives

d)

Helping verb

7.

In the sentence below, identify if there is a verbal present by choosing Gerund, Participle, Infinitive, or None.

We went to the store, but they were all out of milk.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

None

8.
The difference between gerunds and participles is....
a)
gerunds are nouns while participles are adjectives
b)
gerunds are adjectives and participles are nouns
c)
There is no difference
d)
Gerunds are groovy and participles rock.
9.

Tom's confidence was built up by winning the race.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitve

d)

none

10.

In the sentence below, identify if there is a verbal present by choosing Gerund, Participle, Infinitive, or None.

As I watched the movie, my beating heart felt like it might explode.

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

d)

None

11.

Which verbal ends in -ing and functions as a noun?

a)

Gerund

b)

Participle

c)

Infinitive

12.
Knitting is her favorite winter hobby.
a)
Participle
b)
Gerund
c)
Infinitive
d)
None of the above
13.

There are five different types of dragons, but it is the imperial dragon that is chosen to dance through the streets.

a)

Noun

b)

ADJ

c)

ADV

14.
Identify the the phrase in the sentence.
It is important to feel fabrics before you buy them.
a)
participle
b)
gerund
c)
infinitive
d)
verb
15.
Jogging is her favorite activity.
a)
Gerund
b)
Participle
c)
Infinitive
16.

Verbs behaving as nouns

a)

Verbal

b)

Infinitive

c)

Gerund

d)

Participle

e)

Main Verb

17.

Identify the underlined term/phrase: She had studied the list to prepare.

a)

Prepositional Phrase

b)

Gerund

c)

Infinitive

d)

Participle

18.

People see psychiatrists because they need to talk about their issues.

a)

infinitive

b)

gerund

c)

present participle

d)

past participle

19.

Sophie agreed to meet with me, but then she never showed up.

a)

infinitive

b)

gerund

c)

present participle

d)

past participle

20.

Dragons are a traditionally honored symbol of happiness to many Chinese people.

a)

gerund

b)

participle

c)

infinitive

Answer Key

Verbals

Total questions: 20

1.
b)

A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun

2.
a)

I went to buy groceries.

, c)

I went to eat diner at night.

3.
c)

infinitive

4.
c)

To do well on your quiz, you must study your notes.

5.
c) to
6.
b)

Gerunds

7.
d)

None

8.
a) gerunds are nouns while participles are adjectives
9.
a)

gerund

10.
b)

Participle

11.
a)

Gerund

12.
b) Gerund
13.
c)

ADV

14.
c) infinitive
15.
a) Gerund
16.
c)

Gerund

17.
c)

Infinitive

18.
a)

infinitive

19.
a)

infinitive

20.
b)

participle

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FAQs

What does this Verbals worksheet cover?

This Grade 11 worksheet focuses on identifying gerunds, participles, infinitives, and sentences containing none of these verbals. Its 20 items combine definition questions with sentence-based multiple-choice and multiple-select questions, requiring students to use both form—such as -ing or “to”—and grammatical function to classify each verbal.

How can I use this worksheet to teach gerunds, participles, and infinitives?

Introduce the three verbal types with a short comparison: gerunds function as nouns, participles function as adjectives, and infinitives use “to” plus a verb. Then have students explain why an -ing word is acting as a noun in examples such as “Running is my favorite sport” but as an adjective in a sentence describing a “beating heart.” Use the worksheet’s sentence-identification items for guided practice before assigning the remaining questions independently.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this verbals worksheet?

Students may label every word ending in -ing as a gerund, overlooking whether the word functions as a noun or modifies a noun as a participle. They may also confuse an infinitive with an ordinary verb or miss an infinitive when it appears at the beginning of a sentence, as in “To do well on your quiz.” Check that students read the surrounding sentence rather than relying on word endings alone.

How do I assign and grade this Verbals worksheet?

This worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key for checking the 2 multiple-select and 18 multiple-choice items. For printable submissions, you can scan student work with the Wayground for Teachers app to streamline grading.

How can I differentiate this worksheet for students who need more support?

In the worksheet’s Advanced Settings, adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size to make the definition and sentence-identification items easier to read. You can also apply a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when those options support access to the gerund, participle, and infinitive questions.

Where can I find more worksheets like this on Wayground?

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