12 Questions
What is the function of adjectives in a sentence?
They describe a noun or pronoun in some way
What is the purpose of using pronouns in writing?
To simplify and smooth out the writing by avoiding repetition
Which part of speech tells you what someone or something is doing or what state of being they are in?
Verbs
What do adverbs modify in a sentence?
Adjectives and adverbs
What is a gerund?
A verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun
What are participles?
Verb forms that function as adjectives
What is an infinitive?
A verb in its simplest form: to + verb
Which type of verbal acts as a noun in a sentence?
Gerund
What is the function of a participle?
To function as an adjective
Which type of infinitive verbal acts as an adjective?
Adjectival infinitive verbal
What distinguishes a gerund from a present participle?
Gerunds function as nouns; present participles function as adjectives
What type of verbal is 'to travel' in the sentence 'To travel the world would be my dream come true'?
Nominal infinitive verbal
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