Verbals Flashcards
Generally defined as verb forms used as another part of speech
Verbal
What are the 3 kinds of verbal?
- Gerunds
- Participles
- Infinitives
These are verb forms ending in “-ing” used as nouns. They are identical to the present participle in form but differ in funtion.
Gerunds
A gerund with modifiers or a complement, all acting together as a noun.
Gerund phrase
These are words derived from the verb but used as noun, adjective, or adverb.
Verbal
A gerund/gerund phrase may be used as?
- Subject of the sentence
- Subject complement
- Direct object
- Object of the preposition
- Appositive
Determine whether the statement uses Subject of the sentence, Subject complement, Direct object, Object of the preposition, or Appositive.
Eating has been his hobby for the past years.
Subject of the sentence
Determine whether the statement uses Subject of the sentence, Subject complement, Direct object, Object of the preposition, or Appositive.
Listening to music brings me comfort and joy.
Subject of the sentence
Determine whether the statement uses Subject of the sentence, Subject complement, Direct object, Object of the preposition, or Appositive.
My sister’s talent is singing
Subjective Complement
Determine whether the statement uses Subject of the sentence, Subject complement, Direct object, Object of the preposition, or Appositive.
She prioritized dancing above all her curricular activities.
Direct object
Determine whether the statement uses Subject of the sentence, Subject complement, Direct object, Object of the preposition, or Appositive.
The family enjoyed watching the fireworks display last night.
Direct object
Determine whether the statement uses Subject of the sentence, Subject complement, Direct object, Object of the preposition, or Appositive.
Ballet is considered as a great genre of dancing.
Object of the preposition
Determine whether the statement uses Subject of the sentence, Subject complement, Direct object, Object of the preposition, or Appositive.
Her favorite hobby, writing, is also my favorite hobby
Appositive
This is a form of verb that generally appears with the word “to” and acts as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Infinitive
Example:
I went to the garden to get some berries.
An _______________ is an infinitive with modifiers, a complement, or a subject, all acting together as a single part of speech.
Infinitive phrase
