Grammar Tip - Verbals

Question 1

verbal

Answer 1

• a word formed from a verb that acts as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb in a sentence
• can take an object, a complement, or a modifier just like verbs can
• participle: ends in ed or ing; acts as adj.
• gerund: ends in ing; acts as a noun
• infinitive: to + verb; acts as noun, modifier

Question 2

main concept

Answer 2

• it is important to recognize and understand the verbals participles, gerunds, and infinitives, in order ot use and punctuate them properly

Question 3

what sentence does NOT contain a gerund

Answer 3

• James is singing my favorite song

Question 4

which sentence contains an infinitive

Answer 4

• to drive defensively is an important aspect of safety on the road
• we have come to bury my childhood pet, Jonah

Question 5

which sentence contains an participle

Answer 5

• wrapping her arms around the child, the nurse rambled on about the cold weather
• waving at their fans, the victorious team left the field
• wearing his favorite fishing hat, Max stepped into the boat

Question 6

which sentence contains an gerund

Answer 6

• abruptly running out the door was something Jeff did frequently