Distinguishing Verbals Quiz

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What is a gerund?

  • A verb that functions as an adverb
  • A verb that functions as a pronoun
  • A verb that functions as an adjective
  • A verb that functions as a noun (correct)

What is an infinitive?

  • The base form of a verb preceded by 'to' (correct)
  • A verb that functions as an adjective
  • A verb form ending in -ing
  • A verb form ending in -ed

What is a participle?

  • A verb form used as a noun
  • A verb form used as an adjective (correct)
  • A verb form used as an adverb
  • A verb form used as a pronoun

Which of the following is a verbal form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun?

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What is the verbal form that is used with 'to' and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb?

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Which verbal form is used in forming the continuous tenses and ends in -ing?

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Flashcards

Gerund

A verb form that acts like a noun. It usually ends in '-ing'.

Infinitive

The base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to'. It can act like a noun, adjective, or adverb.

Participle

A verb form that acts like an adjective. It can be past tense (ending in '-ed') or present tense (ending in '-ing').

Gerund (Example)

A verb ending in '-ing' that acts as a noun. It usually describes an action.

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Infinitive (Example)

A verb form used with 'to' that can be a noun, adjective, or adverb. It describes something happening.

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Present Participle (Example)

A verb form ending in '-ing' used to create continuous tenses. It describes an action that is currently happening.

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Study Notes

Verbal Forms

  • A gerund is a verbal form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun.
  • An infinitive is a verbal form used with 'to' and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
  • A participle is a verbal form used in forming the continuous tenses and ends in -ing.
  • The verbal form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun is a gerund.
  • The verbal form used with 'to' and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb is an infinitive.
  • The verbal form used in forming the continuous tenses and ends in -ing is a participle.

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