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