Gerunds, Participles & Infinitives

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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 in a sentence. Example: 'Swimming is fun.'

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective. It often ends in -ed or -ing. 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, usually preceded by 'to'. Example: 'To run is healthy.'

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Identify the gerund in the sentence: 'Reading books is my hobby.'

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Reading

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

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Broken

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

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to dance

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How does a gerund function in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun.

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How does a participle function in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective.

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How does an infinitive function in a sentence?

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

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What is the difference between a gerund and a participle?

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A gerund acts as a noun, while a participle acts as an adjective.