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What is a verbal?

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A verbal is a word derived from a verb that functions as a different part of speech in a sentence, such as a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What is a gerund?

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A gerund is a verbal that ends in -ing and functions as a noun in a sentence. Example: 'Running is fun.'

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What is a participle?

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A participle is a verbal that can function as an adjective and usually ends in -ing or -ed. Example: 'The broken vase was on the floor.'

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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.' Example: 'to run,' 'to eat.'

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Identify the verbal in the sentence: 'Running is an excellent form of exercise.'

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Running (gerund) is the verbal.

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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: 'Cinderella wanted to go to the ball.'

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to go is the infinitive.

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What is a dangling modifier?

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A dangling modifier is a word or phrase that modifies a word not clearly stated in the sentence, often leading to confusion.

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Identify the participle in the sentence: 'Eaten by mosquitoes, we wished we were back at home.'

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Eaten (participle) is the verbal.

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What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

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A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

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What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

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A participle functions as an adjective in a sentence.