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CCSS.ELA-Literacy.L.8.1.a
Explain the function of verbals (gerunds,
participles, infinitives) in general and their
function in particular sentences.
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Each verbal is
often part of a
phrase.
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Let’s take a look at
example sentences that
have verbs and verbals.
Remember:
A verbal is formed from a verb but
acts as a different part of speech.
Tip: Locate the verb first.
The other verb is often part of the verbal!
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Example 2
VERBAL
To do the same thing over is
just crazy!
verb
Remember:
A verbal is formed from a verb but
acts as a different part of speech.
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#1
Gerund
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Examples of Gerunds
Dancing like a ballerina is
my goal.
Memory Trick:
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Gerund
-ing
Acts as noun
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Examples of Gerunds
Gerund
Dancing like a ballerina is my
goal.
verb
Memory Trick:
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Gerund
-ing
noun
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Examples of Gerunds
verb
Charlene denied eating the cake.
Gerund
Memory Trick:
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Gerund
-ing
noun
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GERUND:
Your Turn
Whistling is a hobby enjoyed by
Scout.
Locate the verb. Then, locate the gerund.
Memory Trick:
.
Gerund
-ing
noun
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That’s right!
GERUND
verb
Whistling is a hobby enjoyed by
Scout.
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GERUND:
Your Turn
Acting like a sleuth will help you
find a gerund.
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That’s right!
GERUND
verb
Acting like a sleuth will help you
find a gerund.
Memory Trick:
.
Gerund
-ing
noun
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GERUND REVIEW:
.
The gerund uses the ending –ing.
A gerund acts as a noun.
Memory Trick:
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Gerund
-ing
noun
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Infinitive
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The Infinitive uses the
word “to” plus a verb.
The infinitive can act as a
noun or an adjective
Note: The infinitive can also be used as an adverb,
but we are not including this rare occurrence in
today’s lesson.
Memory Trick:
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2 + Verb = Infinitive
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Examples of Infinitives
Infinitive
The person to see is Larry.
verb
Memory Trick:
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2 + Verb = Infinitive
Infinitive:
Your Turn
To bake a cake is harder than it
looks.
Locate the verb. Then, locate the infinitive.
Memory Trick:
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2 + Verb = Infinitive
That’s right!
Infinitive.
verb
To bake a cake is harder than it
looks.
Memory Trick:
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2 + Verb = Infinitive
Infinitive:
Your Turn
I just want to read a book!
Locate the verb. Then, locate the infinitive.
Memory Trick:
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2 + Verb = Infinitive
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Infinitive:
Your Turn
Infinitive.
I just want to read a book!
verb
Memory Trick:
.
2 + Verb = Infinitive
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INFINITIVE REVIEW:
The Infinitive uses the word
“to” plus a verb.
The infinitive can act as a noun,
adjective or adverb.
Memory Trick:
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2 + Verb = Infinitive
#3
Participle
Memory Trick:
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Participle/
Participle
adjective
Particijective
The Participle can use
-ing, -en, or –ed.
The infinitive acts as an
adjective.
Why didn’t they just call
it an adjectiverbal- or
Particijective?
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Examples of Participles
The basket, tattered and broken,
was thrown out.
Participle
verb
Memory Trick:
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Particijective
Examples of Participles
Participle
Wailing loudly, the girl ran for her
life.
verb
Memory Trick:
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Particijective
Participle:
Your Turn
Frightened and shaking, the tiger
cub huddled in a corner.
Locate the verb. Then, locate the participle.
Memory Trick:
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Particijective
That’s right!
Participle.
Frightened and shaking, the tiger
cub huddled in a corner.
verb
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Memory Trick:
Particijective
Participle:
Your Turn
My ankle, broken and bruised,
throbbed with pain.
Locate the verb. Then, locate the participle.
Memory Trick:
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Particijective
That’s right!
Participle.
My ankle, broken and bruised,
throbbed with pain.
verb
Memory Trick:
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Particijective
Let’s review!
What is a verbal?
What is a gerund?
What is an infinitive?
What is a participle?
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Vocabulary Review:
• Verbal- a word that combines characteristics
of a verb with those of a noun or adjective
• Gerund- a verbal noun that expresses an
incomplete action
• Infinitive- a verbal that is used with to, and
performs some functions of a noun or an
adjective
• Participle- a verbal form used as an adjective
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Activity 1
Cut apart the sentences.
Decide what verbal is used in the
sample sentences. Match the
sentence to the correct verbal by
placing it directly on your graphic
organizer.
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The Participle CLUE:
party needs an
adjective ending in –ing, That
Oh!
ed or –en!
The word “party”
And the rest of the
is short for
sentence describes a
participle!
participle. I get it!
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One parting thought…
A Portmanteau is word made up of 2 words blended.
Amtrak= American + track
Brunch= breakfast + lunch
Brangelina = Brad + Angelina
SO…
Mimsy= flimsy + miserable
Spork = spoon + fork
Blog = web + log
???
Could verbal actually be a Portmanteau?
VERBAL = Verb + Ordeal
???
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