Verbals

Give an example of a gerund phrase in a sentence.

• Swimming in the ocean is refreshing.

• He runs every morning.

• The cat is sleeping on the couch.

• She will go to the store.

What is a verbal?

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

• A verbal is a type of verb that only appears in the past tense.

• A verbal is a noun that describes an action.

• A verbal is a synonym for a verb in its base form.

Give an example of a gerund in a sentence.

• Running is a great exercise.

• I enjoy to swim in the ocean.

• He will swim tomorrow.

• Swimming is my favorite hobby.

Define a participle.

• A noun that describes a person, place, or thing.

• A verbal that can function as an adjective and usually ends in -ing or -ed.

• A type of adverb that modifies verbs.

• A conjunction that connects clauses.

Give an example of an infinitive in a sentence.

• To read is to travel through time.

• Reading is a great way to learn.

• I enjoy to read books.

• She reads every night before bed.

Give an example of an infinitive phrase in a sentence.

• To win the championship is their goal.

• Winning the championship is their goal.

• They want to win the championship.

• The championship is won by them.

How can you identify a participle in a sentence?

• Look for a verb form that acts as an adjective, often ending in -ing or -ed.

• Identify the subject of the sentence.

• Find the main verb in the sentence.

• Look for adverbs modifying the verb.

What are the three types of verbals?

• Gerunds, participles, and infinitives

• Nouns, adjectives, and adverbs

• Subjects, predicates, and objects

• Conjunctions, prepositions, and interjections

Give an example of a participle in a sentence.

• The broken window needs to be fixed.

• She runs quickly to the store.

• He is playing soccer in the park.

• They will arrive tomorrow.

What is a participial phrase?

• A phrase that includes a verb and its subject.

• A phrase that includes a participle and any modifiers or complements, functioning as an adjective.

• A phrase that describes a noun using an adverb.

• A phrase that connects two independent clauses.