Verbals Flashcards
Definition Of Gerund?
Gerund - a verbal that acts as a noun and ends in “-ing”.
Definition of Infinitive?
Infinitive - a verbal that functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb and includes the word “to” and a present tense verb.
Definition of Participle?
Participle - a verbal that functions as an adjective.
Definition of Phrase?
Phrase - a group of words without a subject or a predicate that functions as single part of speech.
What are the 3 types of Verbals?
GERUNDS, PARTICIPLES, and INFINITIVES.
What do Gerunds function as?
Functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
A Gerund is a verbal that acts as a noun and ends in -ing.
What do Infinitives function as?
Verbals that function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
What do Participles function as?
A Gerund is a verbal that acts as a noun and ends in -ing.
2 examples of gerunds
Swimming in the ocean has been Sharon’s passion since she was five years old.
Let’s go dancing at the club tonight.
2 examples of Infinitives
I can’t afford to eat out tonight.
Do you swear to tell the truth?
2 examples of Participles
The winning athlete gets a trophy.
She is babysitting tonight.
