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gerund

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a form that is derived from a verb but that functions as a noun, in English ending in -ing,

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Infinitive

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the basic form of a verb, without an inflection binding it to a particular subject or tense

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Participle

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a word formed from a verb and used as an adjective or a noun

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Phrase

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a small group of words standing together as a conceptual unit, typically forming a component of a clause. or put into a particular form of words

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What are the 3 types of Verbals?

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participles, gerunds, and infinitives.

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What do Gerunds function as?

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a noun

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What do Infinitives function as?

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a noun, adjective, or adverb.

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What do Participles function as?

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an adjective, modifying a noun or pronoun

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Example of a Gerund

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Running

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Example of a Gerund

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Building

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Example of an Infinitive

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to run

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Example of an Infinitive

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to sing

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Example of a Participles

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swimming

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Example of a Participles

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laughing

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