Verbals & Verbal Phrases

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What is a verbal phrase?

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A verbal phrase is a group of words that includes a verb form and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What are the three types of verbals?

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

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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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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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, often ending in -ing or -ed.

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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', and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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How does a gerund function 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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How does a participle function in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective in a sentence.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A

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How does an infinitive function in a sentence?

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

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is an example of a gerund in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund.

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CCSS.L.8.1A

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What is an example of a participle in a sentence?

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In the sentence 'The broken vase was on the table,' 'broken' is a participle.

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CCSS.L.1.4C

CCSS.L.8.1A