Abigail T. Verbal Quiz Flashcards
A verb form used as an adjective. It usually ends in ing, or ed.
Participle
A verb form used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. It has “to” before it
Infinitive
A verb form used as a noun. It ends in ing.
Gerund
Jumping on the bed, the little boy bumped his head
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund.
Participle
This recipe requires precise measuring.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Gerund
After school i like to relax with a nice cup of hot chocolate.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Infinitive
Warned not to interrupt Grandpa’s nap, Becky became the object of his wraith when she banged the back door.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Participle & Infinitive
To follow the teacher’s directions is Kevin’s purpose in life
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
What is the subject of the sentence?
Infinitive
The Infinitive phrase
Mowing lawns is a great way to earn extra money.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Gerrund
A word ending in “ing” can be either a Gerrund or a Participle, how do you know which it is?
If it is the subject of the sentence or a Noun then it is a Gerrund.
If it is an adjective than it is a Participle
The interuder, ignoring the security cameras, broke into the store.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Participle
It was early in the morning when the birds, chriping loudly, woke me.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Chriping, Participle
Exhausted from a late night, I pulled the pillow over my head.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Exhausted participle
Trying to avoid a start to my day didn’t work, however.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Trying: Gerrund
It is time to start your day sleepy head.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
To start: Infinitive
Groaning , I squinted as the bright light burst into the room.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Groaning: participle
Mom wanted to hurry things along, so she had rolled up the blinds.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Infinitive phrase
I stumbled out of bed and, without looking where i was going, I walked right into the half open door.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Looking : Participle
Only determine the verbal or verbal phrase by First identifying the Subject and main verb and eliminating them.
Now trying to wake up is the least of my worries.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Trying to wake up: Gerrund
A bruise quickly started to develop above my eyebrow.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Infinitive: to develop
I think that going to bed a little earlier tonight is a good idea.
Decide whether the sentence is a Participle, Infinitive, or Gerrund
Gerrund: Going
I think th|at going to bed a little earlier tonight (Verb Phrase/ Going is the Noun)
Which verb tense is demonstrated?
- Call
- Called
- Have called
- Is calling
- What is the name of the verb before these verbs?
- Present
- Past
- Past Participle
- Present Participle
- Helping verbs
Which verb part is demonstrated?
- Dropped
- Is dropping
- Have dropped
- Drop
- What is the type of verb that preceeds 2 & 3
- Past
- Present Participle
- Past Participle
- Present
- Helping Verb
The Point of a VERBAL or VERBAL PHASE IS: The Verbal Phase must act as either a Noun, Adjectives, or Adverb.
True or False
True
