Verbals Flashcards
Gerund
A verbal that acts as a noun and ends with “-ing”
Infinitive
Verbals that function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
They include 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?
Participles, gerunds, and infinitives.
What do Gerunds function as?
acts as a noun and ends in -ing.
What do Infinitives function as?
nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
What do participles function as?
A verbal that functions as an adjective.
“Learning the parts of speech was interesting.” is which kind of a verbal?
Gerund
Learning is the subject.
“Irene excels at rock climbing.” is which kind of verbal?
Gerund
“The winding road was very dark. “ is what kind of verbal?
Present Participle
“Dressed elegantly, the lad looked the part.” is what kind of verbal?
Past participle
“To forgive is an attribute of a true friend. “ is what kind of verbal.
Infinitive
“The athletes were ready to practice their drills.” is what kind of verbal?
Infinitive
