Verbals Flashcards
Gerund
a verbal that acts as a noun and ends in “-ing”
Infinitive
a verbal that functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb and includes the word “to” and a present tense verb
Participle
a verbal that functions as an adjective
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, infinitives, participle
What do Gerunds function as?
A Gerund is a verbal that acts as a noun and ends in -ing.
What do Infinitives function as?
A verbal that functions as an adjective.
What do Participles function as?
Verbals that function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
Gerund example
Learning the parts of speech was interesting.
Infinitive example
To forgive is an attribute of a true friend.
Participle example
The winding road was very dark.
Gerund example
Ian enjoys riding his motorcycle.
Infinitive example
The athletes were ready to practice their drills.
Participle example
Exhausted, the young girl lay down for a nap.
