Verbals Flashcard #1 (Review)

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing or -ed.

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by the word 'to', used as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The exhausted children napped on the floor.'

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exhausted

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What word typically precedes an infinitive?

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to

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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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Jogging is fun.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun.

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund functions as a noun, while a participle functions as an adjective.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'The Flash used his speed to catch the bank robber.'

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to catch

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What role do participles play in a sentence?

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Participles modify nouns or pronouns.