Grammar: Verbals

Question 1

Gerund

Answer 1

A verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun. For example, a gerund may be used as a subject, a direct object, an object of a preposition, or as a predicate nominative.

Question 2

Gerund Sentence

Answer 2

Jogging is ver popular. (Subject)

Question 3

Infinitives

Answer 3

A verb form that usually begins with the word to and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb. An infinitive phrase consists of the infinitive plus its modifiers and complements. Infinitive phrases function in the same way as infinitives.

Question 4

Infinitive Sentence

Answer 4

To win an Olympic medal is the dream of many athletes. (Noun)

Question 5

Participles

Answer 5

A verb form that functions as an adjective. A participle phrase consists of a participle plus its modifiers and complements. The entire phrase functions as an adjective.

Question 6

Participles Sentence

Answer 6

Soothed by the music, Linda fell asleep in her chair. (Adjective, duh)