Verbals Review

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What is a verbal?

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A verbal is a word derived from a verb that functions as a different part of speech in a sentence.

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What are the three types of verbals?

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The three types of verbals are infinitives, participles, and gerunds.

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How do we identify an infinitive?

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An infinitive is identified as 'to' + verb.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verbal that functions as an adjective and typically ends in -ing or -ed.

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What is a gerund?

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

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What does a participle function as in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective or adverb.

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'I enjoy swimming in the ocean.'

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The verbal is 'swimming' (gerund).

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'The broken vase lay on the floor.'

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The verbal is 'broken' (participle).

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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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Provide an example of a sentence with an infinitive.

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Example: 'To run is my favorite exercise.'