Verbals

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What is a gerund?

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A verb that ends in -ing and functions as a noun.

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What is an infinitive?

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The word 'to' plus a verb.

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What is a participle?

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A verb form that can function as an adjective, often ending in -ing or -ed.

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'She enjoys swimming.'

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Gerund (swimming) functions as a noun.

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'He is running quickly.'

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Participle (running) modifies the subject.

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'To read is fun.'

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Infinitive (to read) functions as a noun.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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It acts as a noun.

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What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

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It can act as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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It acts as an adjective.

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Example of a gerund in a sentence.

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'Running is my favorite hobby.'