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Verbals Review
Review Gerunds, Infinitives, Participles
Term | Definition |
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Acts like an adjective and modifies a noun. Can be removed without changing the sentence. | Participle |
-ing verb that is acting as a noun. | Gerund |
to + verb Acts like a noun, adjective, or adverb. | Infinitive |
*Peeking at her friend's answers*, Colleen felt guilty for cheating. | Participle |
I have always enjoyed "helping my parents" with the garden. | Gerund |
He wanted *to play clarinet,* but there were none left. | Infinitive |
*To win the softball game* is Nancy's main goal today. | Infinitive |
Morgan ran across the neighbor's lawn, *hoping she wouldn't see him.* | Participle |
*Eating cheese and crackers before dinner* makes Claire lose her appetite. | Gerund |
I saw an elephant *carrying a pack of vegetables on its back.* | Participle |
Bernard hates *buttering toast* with a fork. | Gerund |
The principal wants you *to explain* what happened. | Infinitive |
*Eating ice cream on a windy day* can be a messy experience if you have long hair. | Gerund |
Joe hopes *to work* in New York City after graduating from college. | Infinitive |
"Blinded by the fog,* we lost our way. | Participle |
He thinks that *learning English* is important for his career. | Gerund |
Cory loves *to run* marathons | Infinitive |
The students, *waiting for the play to begin,* grew bored. | Participle |
Trevor hopes *to win the approval of his teachers* by practicing the grammar quizlets every night. | Infinitive |
*Blowing bubbles on a windy day* is a fun activity for children. | Gerund |
I talked to the man *reading the newspaper.* | Participle |
German *dancing* and festivals draw many visitors. | Gerund |
The man *sitting* by the library door is David. | Participle |
William left early *to meet* his brother. | Infinitive |
*Reading* a good book is never a waste of time. | Gerund |