Verbals

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What is a verbal?

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A verbal is a word derived from a verb that functions as a different part of speech in a sentence, such as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verbal that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verbal that can function as an adjective and usually ends in -ing or -ed. Example: 'The running water is cold.'

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What is an infinitive?

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An infinitive is the base form of a verb preceded by 'to.' It can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Example: 'To run is healthy.'

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'The barking dog kept me awake.'

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Participle: 'barking' (describes the dog).

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'Her favorite hobby is painting.'

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Gerund: 'painting' (functions as a noun).

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'To win the game, you must practice.'

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Infinitive: 'To win' (functions as a noun).

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

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Participle: 'broken' (describes the vase).

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What is the function of gerunds in a sentence?

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Gerunds function as nouns, often serving as subjects, objects, or complements.

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What is the function of participles in a sentence?

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Participles function as adjectives, providing more information about nouns.