the three kinds of verbals: gerunds, infinitives, and ......infinitives 1 an infinitives is a verb...
TRANSCRIPT
![Page 1: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
The Three Kinds of Verbals:
Gerunds, Infinitives, and Participles
![Page 2: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
What is a Verbal?1
� Verbals are words that are formed from a verb, but are used as a noun, adjective, or an adverb.11
Examples:To study (infinitive) or not to study (infinitive) is a
decision students make.
Studying (gerund) is hard work.
The student, studying diligently (participle), received all A’s. (((
![Page 3: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
ParticiplesA participle is a verb form that can be used as adjective.
Participles end in –ing, -ed, -d, or –t, and are used as an adjective (describes noun or pronoun).1
Basically, it is a verb form used as an adjective that modifies nouns and pronouns.
1
CLICK HErE: Scoooooby-Doooby Dooooo!
Participles and Participial Phraseses
![Page 4: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
Participle Example1
The children, crying and exhausted, were guided out of the collapsed mine. (Both participles modify the subject, children.)
Crying is a present participle, formed by adding -ing to the present form of the verb (cry).1
Exhausted is a past participle, formed by adding –ed to the present form of the verb (exhaust).
![Page 5: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
Participial Phrase1
A participial phrase is made up of a participle and its modifiers. The entire phrase is used as an adjective.
Example: Located in front of noun: Holding the torch steady, Mary approached the monster.
Located after the noun or pronoun:Mary, holding the torch steady, approached the monster.
The participial phrase consists of a present participle (holding), an object (the torch), and an adverb (steady).
![Page 6: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
Gerund1
A gerund looks like a verb, ends in –ing; used as a noun.It was once a verb but has become a noun.Look similar to a participial phrase because they both can end in –ing. �REMEMBER: A gerund functions as a noun, and a participle functions as an adjective.
CLICK HERE: G-E-R-U-N-D-S,
GERUNDS CAN CHANGE THE WORLD ;)
![Page 7: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
Uses of GerundsUsed as a noun:1
Subject: Swimming is a great form of exercise.
Subject Complement: A great form of exercise is swimming.
Object of Preposition: Before swimming in a lake, …
Direct Object: He likes swimming in the ocean.
Indirect Object: (You) Give swimming a chance.
![Page 8: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
Gerund phrases1
*Gerund phrases consist of a gerund and any objects and/or modifiers.
Ex. I enjoy riding my bike in the evening.
The phrase is used as a direct object.
![Page 9: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
Infinitives1
An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin with to + verb.Ex. I don't like to cry in public unless I'm getting
paid for it.“to cry” is the infinitive
CLICK HERE:INFINITIVES to HANDLEBARS
INFINITIVES to LONELY ISLAND
![Page 10: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
Infinitive Phrases
Infinitive phrases consists of an infinitive and is followed by any objects, and/or modifiers. The entire phrase may be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.
Ex. I must study to pass my winter exams with good marks.
1
![Page 11: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
Infinitives Used as an Adjective
• The best time to visit (modifies Florida) Florida is December through April.
• If you want to information about computers, that is the magazine to read (modifies magazine).
• Peanuts and raisins are good snacks to take on a camping trip (modifies snacks).
![Page 12: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
To install (subject) the ceiling fan took two hours.
Winona’s ambition is to become (predicate nominative)a doctor.
Shina likes to skate (direct object) but not to ski (direct object).
To lift these weights (used as a subject) takes great strength.
1
Infinitives Used as a Noun
![Page 13: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
Infinitives Used as an Adverb
• The gymnasts were ready to practice (modifies the adjective ready) their routines.
• The camel knelt at the pool to drink (modifies knelt).
• The crowd grew quiet to hear the speaker (modifies the verb grew).
![Page 14: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
Let’s practice:Is the underlined word a gerund or participle?
Defeated teams should congratulate the winners.Past participle
The crying baby hid under the table.Present participle
I saw her fishing contentedly.Participial phrase
Walking is a good exercise.Gerund
I dislike talking loudly in the corridor.Gerund phrase
![Page 15: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
Let’s practice!Is the underlined infinitive used as a noun, adjective, or adverb?
Mrs. Chisolm rose to speak (adverb).
To forget is to forgive.noun
That was a day to remember.adjective
Remember, an infinitive phrase consists of an infinitive together with its complements and modifiers. See below:.
To interrupt a speaker abruptly is impolite.
![Page 16: The Three Kinds of Verbals: Gerunds, Infinitives, and ......Infinitives 1 An infinitives is a verb form that can be used as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb. Most infinitives begin](https://reader034.vdocuments.net/reader034/viewer/2022042520/5f436af2def3e74d5131f23b/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
http://mysite.cherokee.k12.ga.us/personal/lee_patti/site/Document%20Library/1/Verbals.pdfhttp://www.ucalgary.ca/uofc/eduweb/grammar/course/sentence/2_4d.htm#infinitivehttp://faculty.vassar.edu/vonderem/deutsch_heute/Kapitel04/Grammatik/verb_ph.html
CLICK HERE FOR:
INFINITIVES~MAROON 5~PAYPHONE
GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES IN SONGS
WHEN TO USE GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES
DIAGRAMMING GERUNDS, INFINITIVES, AND PARTICIPLES