Verbals

What is the best definition of a gerund?

• The word "to" plus a verb

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

• A combination of helping verbs and other words

Which sentences include Infinitives?

• I went to buy groceries.

• She fell down the road.

• I went to eat diner at night.

• He fell asleep.

Marian's attempt to rescue the cat was covered by a reporter.

• gerund

• participle

• infinitive

• none

Which sentence uses an infinitive to introduce the sentence?

• I would love to see that movie again.

• If you aren't going to eat your food, then you won't get dessert.

• To do well on your quiz, you must study your notes.

• Listening to your parents will keep you out of trouble.

Infinitives have what word in front of it?

• --ing
• --ed
• to
• read

Running Is my favorite sport.

• Participle

• Gerunds

• Infinitives

• Helping verb

In the sentence below, identify if there is a verbal present by choosing Gerund, Participle, Infinitive, or None.

We went to the store, but they were all out of milk.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• None

The difference between gerunds and participles is....

• gerunds are nouns while participles are adjectives
• gerunds are adjectives and participles are nouns
• There is no difference
• Gerunds are groovy and participles rock.

Tom's confidence was built up by winning the race.

• gerund

• participle

• infinitve

• none

In the sentence below, identify if there is a verbal present by choosing Gerund, Participle, Infinitive, or None.

As I watched the movie, my beating heart felt like it might explode.

• Gerund

• Participle

• Infinitive

• None