Parts of Speech: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives Flashcards
1
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gerund
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a verbal that can function as a noun
2
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infinitive
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a verb formed with “to” plus the verb stem; can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb
3
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modify
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to change by adding a more specific description
4
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participle
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a verbal that functions as an adjective
5
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verb stem
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the simplest form of a verb
6
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verbal
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a form that can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb
