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Review: Infinitive, Participle,
Gerund
Verbals
Standard
ELACC8L1: Demonstrate command of the
conventions of standard English grammar and
usage when writing or speaking.
a. Explain the function of verbals (gerunds,
participles, infinitives) in general and their
function in particular sentences.
Gerunds
Gerunds are nouns that look like verbs ending
in ING
Ex. I like walking in the rain.
Participles
Participles are adjectives that look like verbs.
They usually end in ing or ed, but can also
have irregular forms.
Ex. Walking in the rain, the traveler searched for
shelter.
Infinitives
Infinitives are to+ verb and can act like nouns,
adjectives, or adverbs.
Ex. I like to walk in the rain.
Decide: Gerund, Participle,
Infinitive
1. I want to go to a movie.
2. Sandra, looking both ways, carefully crossed the
street.
3. Andrea loves baking pies for the county fair.
4. Rock Repelling can be dangerous if you do not use
the right equipment.
5. I enjoy eating jellybeans.
6. Eating a mouth full of food, the horse made loud
munching noises.
7. I think I want to eat pizza tonight.
8. Whatever is in the oven seems to be burning.