ENGLISH Flashcards
At first glance, it looks like a verb, but it doesn’t function as a verb.
VERBALS
What are the three types of Verbals?
PARTICIPLES
GERUND
INFINITIVE
VERBAL
Verb in form, but functions as an adjective.
PARTICIPLE
“The crying baby finally went to sleep.” What type of Verbal was used in the sentence?
PARTICIPLE
Explaination:
In the sentence “crying” was used as an adjective because it describes how the baby acted before it went to sleep.
The “baby” is the subject because it is the doer of the action. The baby cried then eventually went to sleep.
“Went” is the verb because it is the action done by the baby
“The printed documents were placed on the table.” What type of verbal was used in the sentence?
PARTICIPLE
Explaination:
“Printed” describes the documents in the sentence because if we just say documents then the reader won’t know which/what type it will be.
“Documents” is the subject because it’s placed right next to the adjective. To quickly notice if it’s a participle is to check the subject and what kind of function is right before it.
“Were placed” is the verb because it is where the subject is acted upon.
VERBAL
Functions as a noun and always ends in “ing”
GERUND
“I like studying.” What type of verbal was used in the sentence?
GERUND
Explanation:
Studying is used as a noun because it’s like you’re telling the readers that you enjoy the process of studying.
“My cat’s favorite activity is sleeping.” What type of verbal was used in the sentence?
GERUND
Explanation: The sentence tells us sleeping isn’t a verb or an adjective but it tells us an extra description about the cat.
VERBAL
Functions as an adjective, noun, or adverb. (to + present simple)
INFINITIVE
“To study is a privilege.” What type of verbal was used in the sentence?
INFINITIVE
“I’d like to order a coffee.” What type of verbal was used in the sentence?
INFINITIVE
“These are iPad games to help you get through the minute.” What type of verbal was used in the sentence?
INFINITIVE
“These are the documents for you to finish by the end of the day.” What type of verbal was used in the sentence?
INFINITIVE
What is the difference between a VERBAL and a VERB?
VERBALS act as the subject of the sentence, but at first glance they make look like a verb. They are usually the one being described.
VERBS are action words. They describe the noun or the subject in the sentence.
“The waiting shed looks cozy for the commuters.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
PARTICIPLES
WAITING
“The painted walls brought life to the room.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
PARTICIPLES
PAINTED
“The crying baby had a wet diaper.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
PARTICIPLES
CRYING
“She hugged the panting dog.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
PARTICIPLES
PANTING
“The laughing children played together.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
PARTICIPLES
LAUGHING
“The wrecked car was totaled.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
PARTICIPLES
WRECKED
“The vase laid shattered on the floor.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
PARTICIPLES
SHATTERED
“Delighted, the children watched the clown.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
PARTICIPLES
DELIGHTED
“Protecting our territories is one of our duties.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
GERUND
PROTECTING
“I enjoy cooking.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
GERUND
COOKING
“Singing is one of my hobbies.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
GERUND
SINGING
“Gabe likes drawing.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
GERUND
DRAWING
“Jorella enjoys reading.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
GERUND
READING
“Rya talked about traveling to Europe.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
GERUND
TRAVELING
“By attending Taekwondo class regularly, Kadie stays healthy.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
GERUND
ATTENDING
“I like to sleep.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS A NOUN)
TO SLEEP
“Your best option is to run for president.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS A NOUN)
TO RUN
“The theatre is the place to go.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS AN ADJECTIVE)
TO GO
“I have things to sell.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS AN ADJECTIVE)
TO SELL
“The movie to watch is Interstellar.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS AN ADJECTIVE)
TO WATCH
“This is a book to help you understand fairytales.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS AN ADJECTIVE)
TO HELP
“Moana is eager to see her family.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS AN ADVERB)
To see
“It is good to know that you can cook so well.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS AN ADVERB)
TO KNOW
“He locked the door to keep everyone out.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS AN ADVERB)
TO KEEP
A barrel-shaped container for liquids.
CASK
Departed secretly
ABSCONDED
Approached aggressively
ACCOSTED
A person who takes revenge
AVENGER
Underground burial places
CATACOMBS
Critical judgment in matters of taste
CONNOISSEURSHIP
An underground chamber
CRYPT
The portion drunk or inhaled
DRAUGHT
Flaming torches
FLAMBEAUX
Fanciful or absurd
GROTESQUE
Act of killing a sacrificial victim
IMMOLATION
Not directly stated
IMPLICIT
State of being drunk
INTOXICATION
A secret fraternal society
MASON
Made impossible
PRECLUDED
Secret places
RECESSES
Revenge; retaliation
RETRIBUTION
Candlesticks fastened to a wall
SCONCES
Not set right; not compensated
UNREDRESSED
Exemption from punishment
IMPUNITY
These are words that have the same or very similar meanings.
They can often be used interchangeably in sentences, though slight differences in context or tone may exist.
SYNONYMS
INFINITIVE AS?
It can be a subject, object, or complement.
NOUNS
INFINITIVE AS?
Describes and gives out more information about a noun.
ADJECTIVE
INFINITIVE AS?
Can modify a verb. Adjective, or another adverb. We can ask the questions “How, Why, To what extent?”
ADVERB
“She has a book to read.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS AN ADJECTIVE)
“To read is enjoyable.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS A NOUN)
“She loves to dance.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS A NOUN)
“His dream is to travel the world.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS NOUN)
“She studies hard to succeed.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS AN ADVERB)
“Anna was eager to sing.” Determine what type of verbal was used in the sentence and what the verbal is in the sentence.
INFINITIVE (AS AN ADVERB)
