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Flashcards in Grammar Tip - Verbals Deck (6)
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verbal

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  • a word formed from a verb that acts as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb in a sentence
  • can take an object, a complement, or a modifier just like verbs can
  • participle: ends in ed or ing; acts as adj.
  • gerund: ends in ing; acts as a noun
  • infinitive: to + verb; acts as noun, modifier
2
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main concept

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  • it is important to recognize and understand the verbals participles, gerunds, and infinitives, in order ot use and punctuate them properly
3
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what sentence does NOT contain a gerund

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  • James is singing my favorite song
4
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which sentence contains an infinitive

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  • to drive defensively is an important aspect of safety on the road
  • we have come to bury my childhood pet, Jonah
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which sentence contains an participle

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  • wrapping her arms around the child, the nurse rambled on about the cold weather
  • waving at their fans, the victorious team left the field
  • wearing his favorite fishing hat, Max stepped into the boat
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which sentence contains an gerund

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  • abruptly running out the door was something Jeff did frequently

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