Verbals - Flashcard

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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 gerund in the sentence: 'Swimming is fun.'

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Swimming

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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'.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'She wants to dance.'

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to dance

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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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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'The broken vase was on the table.'

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broken

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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 gerund in the sentence: 'I enjoy reading books.'

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reading

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What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

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An infinitive can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'He decided to leave early.'

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to leave