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Verbals
Verbals (extra practice)
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| FACING college standards, the students realized that they hadn't worked hard enough in high school. | Participle |
| SWIMMING in your pool is always fun. | Gerund |
| The college recommends SENDING applications early. | Participle |
| TO BE great is TO BE true to yourself. | Infinitive |
| He won the game by SCORING during the overtime period. | Gerund |
| Jim is expected TO PROGRAM computers all day. | Infinitve |
| Her most important achievement was WINNING the national championship. | Gerund |
| GOING to work all day took all of my energy. | Gerund |
| The student left in charge of the class was unable TO KEEP order. | Infinitive |
| GETTING up at five, we got an early start | Participle |
| FIGHTING for a losing cause made them sad. | Gerund |
| Rudy learned TO RIDE A BIKE when he was very young. | Infinitve |
| We saw Junko courteously THANKING everyone. | Participle |
| I listened to willow's sad, CREAKING branches. | Participle |
| Mother tried TO LIMIT THE AMOUNT OF FAT IN OUR MEALS. | Infinitve |
| I told Laura that she should consider ACTING AS A CAREER. | Gerund |
| Doctors are constantly FINDING NEW CURES for diseases. | Gerund |