Verbals

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What are verbals?

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Verbals are words that are formed from verbs but function as different parts of speech in a sentence. They include gerunds, participles, and infinitives.

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How many types of verbals are there?

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There are three types of verbals: gerunds, participles, and 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.

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Give an example of a gerund in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'Swimming is fun,' 'swimming' is a gerund functioning as the subject.

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective, typically ending in -ing or -ed.

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

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The participle is 'broken,' which describes the noun 'vase.'

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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,' and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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Give an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

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In the sentence 'I want to read,' 'to read' is an infinitive functioning as the direct object.

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How does a gerund function in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun, which can be a subject, direct object, or object of a preposition.

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Identify how the gerund 'running' is functioning in this sentence: 'I enjoy running every morning.'

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The gerund 'running' is functioning as the direct object of the verb 'enjoy.'