What is a gerund?
Verbals: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives

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A gerund is a verb form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence.
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Provide an example of a gerund in a sentence.
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Example: 'Jogging is her favorite activity.'
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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 (present participle) or -ed (past participle).
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Provide an example of a participle in a sentence.
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Example: 'The passing bus accelerated down the street.'
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What is an infinitive?
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An infinitive is the base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to', and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
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Provide an example of an infinitive in a sentence.
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Example: 'Beth's husband loves to hike to the hut on the top of the mountain.'
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What is the function of gerunds in a sentence?
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Gerunds function as nouns in a sentence.
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