VERBALS

These are verbals formed from verbs preceded by the preposition 'to'.

• Gerund

• Prepositional Phrase

• Infinitive

• Participle

Which of the following is not a function of a gerund?

• Subject

• Subject Complement

• Object

• Adjective

• Object of the Preposition

In the sentence "To see you is enough for me.", the infinitive functions as a/an

• Noun

• Adjective

• Adverb

Using computers provide comfort and convenience in accomplishing workloads.

The gerund in the sentence functions as

• Subject Complement

• Object of the Preposition

• Subject

• Not a gerund, it is a participle

• Object

Michael postponed ___________ his bedroom due to school works.

• to clean

• cleaning

• cleans

• cleaned

What is the function of the gerund in the sentence?

The librarian began cataloging the newest books.

• Subject

• Direct Object

• Subject Complement

• Object of the Preposition

Diane was next to bat.

The infinitive in the sentence functions as ____.

• Subject

• Adjective

• Adverb

• Direct Object

Identify the function of the underlined word:

Wrecking the tower is the sign of the defeat of the kingdom.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Verb

Clearing his throat, Bill began to give his speech.

• Gerund

• Verb

• Participle

Mary's downfall is eating snacks between meals.

• Verb Phrase

• Gerund Phrase

• Participial Phrase