Lesson 18 Flashcards
What are verbals?
Verbals are words formed from verbs that are used as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs
Give the three verbals and define each.
The three verbals are the infinitive, the gerund, and the participle
a. An infinitive is preceded by to and used as either a noun or modifier.
b. A gerund is a verbal noun with an -ing ending.
c. A participlex is a verbal adjective.
What is a verbal phrase, and what are the three kinds?
A verbal phrase is a verbal with any complements or modifiers. The verbal phrases are the infinitive phrase, the gerund phrase, and the participle phrase.
Give an example of infinitives used as nouns.
Ex. 1 To err is human.
Ex. 2 I want to learn.
Give examples of infinitives used as modifiers.
Ex. 1 We study to learn.
Ex. 2 We have time to study.
