Ms Eng CR U1 L1.09

Why is understanding verbals important in writing and comprehension?

• To limit sentence variety
• To clarify the roles of words within sentences
• To confuse readers
• To add complexity to sentences

What do participles function as?

• Nouns
• Verbs
• Adverbs
• Adjectives

How can verbals be used in a sentence?

• As nouns, adjectives, or adverbs
• Only as adverbs
• Only as nouns
• Only as adjectives

In what way do participles differ from gerunds?

• Gerunds end in -ed
• Participles end in -ing
• Gerunds describe nouns or pronouns
• Participles function as nouns

What is the function of gerunds in a sentence?

• To modify nouns or pronouns
• To describe actions
• To express emotions
• To indicate time

______ are words derived from verbs that function as other parts of speech.

What are verbals?

• Words derived from verbs that function as other parts of speech
• Words derived from conjunctions
• Words derived from nouns
• Words derived from adjectives

Gerunds are verb forms used as ______.

Participles are verb forms used as adjectives to modify ______ or pronouns.

Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

• Running
• To run
• Ran
• Runs