Verbal
Definition: A verbal is a word acting like a verb
Example: A stirring dwarf we do allowance give before a sleeping giant
Gerunds
Definition: a verbal ending in ing that functions as a noun
Example: Jogging is my favorite sport
Participles
Definition: a verbal that functions as an adjective.
Example: The boiling water on the stove is hot
Infinitive
Definition: functions as a noun or is used with auxiliary verbs names the action or state without specifying the subject
Example: All three authorities concluded that where the infinitive is concerned, sense and readability should rule
PRACTICE
Jogging is my favorite part of the day.
Cracking nuts is a hard task.
John liked floating on rafts.
There was a dog running at us.
I used to like cleaning dishes.
Cracking nuts is a hard task.
John liked floating on rafts.
There was a dog running at us.
I used to like cleaning dishes.
Quiz
1) Identify the type of verbal in the following sentence:
Anna used to love running in the woods.
2) What is the verbal in this sentence?
Math is the hardest subject to me.
3) What type of verbal is in this sentence?
Walking home from school is hard with a heavy backpack.
4) Give an example of a Infinitive Phrase
5) Give an example of a Gerund
6) Give an example of a Participle
Anna used to love running in the woods.
2) What is the verbal in this sentence?
Math is the hardest subject to me.
3) What type of verbal is in this sentence?
Walking home from school is hard with a heavy backpack.
4) Give an example of a Infinitive Phrase
5) Give an example of a Gerund
6) Give an example of a Participle