Recognizing Verbal and 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 verbal phrases?

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The three types of verbal phrases are infinitive phrases, gerund phrases, and participial phrases.

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What is an infinitive phrase?

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An infinitive phrase begins with 'to' followed by the base form of a verb and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Example of an infinitive phrase.

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To read a book is enjoyable.

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What is a gerund phrase?

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A gerund phrase begins with a gerund (verb + ing) and functions as a noun.

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Example of a gerund phrase.

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Swimming in the ocean is fun.

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What is a participial phrase?

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A participial phrase begins with a participle (present or past) and functions as an adjective.

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Example of a participial phrase.

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The dog barking loudly is my pet.

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How do gerund phrases function in a sentence?

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Gerund phrases function as nouns in a sentence.

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How do participial phrases function in a sentence?

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Participial phrases function as adjectives in a sentence.