Participles, Infinitives, Gerunds, Oh My!

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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 in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'I enjoy swimming in the ocean.'

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swimming

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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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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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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

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broken

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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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' (e.g., to run, to eat).

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the infinitive in the following sentence: 'She wants to learn Spanish.'

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to learn

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is the difference between a present participle and a past participle?

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A present participle ends in -ing and indicates ongoing action, while a past participle typically ends in -ed (or irregular forms) and indicates completed action.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify whether the participle is present or past: 'The excited children ran to the playground.'

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present

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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What role does a gerund play in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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Identify the gerund in the following sentence: 'Reading books is my favorite hobby.'

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Reading

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CCSS.L.8.1A