Mentor Sentence 9: Gerund, Participle, or Infinitive

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund (ends in -ing and functions as a noun), participle (verb that ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed, -d, -t, -en, -n (past participle). Participles may function as adjectives, describing or modifying nouns), or an infinitive (the base form of a verb with to). I like to ski.

• gerund
• participle
• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund (ends in -ing and functions as a noun), participle (verb that ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed, -d, -t, -en, -n (past participle). Participles may function as adjectives, describing or modifying nouns), or an infinitive (the base form of a verb with to). He liked skiing.

• gerund
• participle
• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund (ends in -ing and functions as a noun), participle (verb that ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed, -d, -t, -en, -n (past participle). Participles may function as adjectives, describing or modifying nouns), or an infinitive (the base form of a verb with to). The wrecked sailboat washed up on shore.

• gerund
• participle
• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund (ends in -ing and functions as a noun), participle (verb that ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed, -d, -t, -en, -n (past participle). Participles may function as adjectives, describing or modifying nouns), or an infinitive (the base form of a verb with to). To jump is fun.

• gerund
• participle
• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund (ends in -ing and functions as a noun), participle (verb that ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed, -d, -t, -en, -n (past participle). Participles may function as adjectives, describing or modifying nouns), or an infinitive (the base form of a verb with to). They do not appreciate my singing.

• gerund
• participle
• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund (ends in -ing and functions as a noun), participle (verb that ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed, -d, -t, -en, -n (past participle). Participles may function as adjectives, describing or modifying nouns), or an infinitive (the base form of a verb with to). He had a unique way of whistling.

• gerund
• participle
• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund (ends in -ing and functions as a noun), participle (verb that ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed, -d, -t, -en, -n (past participle). Participles may function as adjectives, describing or modifying nouns), or an infinitive (the base form of a verb with to). The dancing parrots entertained the crowd.

• gerund
• participle
• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund (ends in -ing and functions as a noun), participle (verb that ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed, -d, -t, -en, -n (past participle). Participles may function as adjectives, describing or modifying nouns), or an infinitive (the base form of a verb with to). Traveling might satisfy your desire for new experiences.

• gerund
• participle
• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund (ends in -ing and functions as a noun), participle (verb that ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed, -d, -t, -en, -n (past participle). Participles may function as adjectives, describing or modifying nouns), or an infinitive (the base form of a verb with to). My cat's favorite activity is sleeping.

• gerund
• participle
• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A

Identify the following bolded verbs as a gerund (ends in -ing and functions as a noun), participle (verb that ends in -ing (present participle) or -ed, -d, -t, -en, -n (past participle). Participles may function as adjectives, describing or modifying nouns), or an infinitive (the base form of a verb with to). The crying baby had a wet diaper.

• gerund
• participle
• infinitive

Tags

CCSS.L.8.1A