Verbals Quiz

Complete this sentence: Gerunds, infinitives, and participles are formed from __________

• prepositions

• adjectives

• verbs

Choose the TRUE statement.

• A gerund is always an object in a sentence.

• A gerund is the action word in a sentence.

• A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence.

Choose the TRUE statement.

• An infinitive consists of the word "to" followed by the main form of a verb.

• An infinitive is followed by the word "too" and is used as an adverb.

• An infinitive can be used as a noun or an adverb.

She truly enjoyed growing her own organic vegetables.

The underlined word in the sentence above is ________.

• a gerund

• a participle

• an infinitive

He recommended her grandson learn to grow vegetables.

The underlined phrase in the sentence above is ________,

• a gerund

• a participle

• an infinitive

The Flash used his speed to catch the bank robber.

Which word or phrase here is a verbal?

• The Flash

• to catch

• robber

The Joker came up with a terrifying plan.
What type of verbal is used in the sentence above?

• a gerund

• an infinitive

• a participle

Superman flew back to Metropolis as fast as he could to save Lois Lane.
What type of verbal is used in the sentence above?

• a gerund

• an infinitive

• a participle

Doomsday was fighting Superman, Batman, and Wonder Woman.
What type of verbal is used in the sentence above?

• a gerund

• an infinitive

• a participle

• no verbal

Robin borrowed the Batmobile to take his girlfriend out on a date.
What type of verbal is used in the sentence above?

• a gerund

• an infinitive

• a participle

• no verbal