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What is a gerund?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is a verbal form that ends in -ing and functions as a noun?
What is the verbal form that is used with 'to' and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb?
What is the verbal form that is used with 'to' and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb?
Which verbal form is used in forming the continuous tenses and ends in -ing?
Which verbal form is used in forming the continuous tenses and ends in -ing?
Flashcards
Gerund
Gerund
A verb form that acts like a noun. It usually ends in '-ing'.
Infinitive
Infinitive
The base form of a verb, usually preceded by 'to'. It can act like a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Participle
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)
Gerund (Example)
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Infinitive (Example)
Infinitive (Example)
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Present Participle (Example)
Present Participle (Example)
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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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Test your knowledge of verbs and verbals with this quiz on distinguishing gerunds, infinitives, and participles. Learn the definitions and functions of each verbal form, including the -ing form that acts as a noun and the form used with "to" that can function in various ways.
