Explain Functions of Verbals - 8th Grade Writing
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Which verbal is used in: "The running water was cold" (running modifies water)?
Which verbal is used in: "The running water was cold" (running modifies water)?
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Participle. Present participle describing the water.
Participle. Present participle describing the water.
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Identify the gerund in the sentence: "Swimming relaxes me."
Identify the gerund in the sentence: "Swimming relaxes me."
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Swimming. The -ing form acts as the subject of the sentence.
Swimming. The -ing form acts as the subject of the sentence.
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Identify the function of the gerund in: "Swimming relaxes me."
Identify the function of the gerund in: "Swimming relaxes me."
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Subject. The gerund performs the action in the sentence.
Subject. The gerund performs the action in the sentence.
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Identify the gerund phrase in: "I enjoy reading mysteries."
Identify the gerund phrase in: "I enjoy reading mysteries."
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reading mysteries. The entire phrase functions as what is enjoyed.
reading mysteries. The entire phrase functions as what is enjoyed.
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Identify the function of the gerund phrase in: "I enjoy reading mysteries."
Identify the function of the gerund phrase in: "I enjoy reading mysteries."
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Direct object. It receives the action of the verb "enjoy."
Direct object. It receives the action of the verb "enjoy."
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Identify the participle in the sentence: "The broken window was replaced."
Identify the participle in the sentence: "The broken window was replaced."
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broken. Past participle describing the window's condition.
broken. Past participle describing the window's condition.
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Identify the participial phrase in: "Smiling brightly, she greeted us."
Identify the participial phrase in: "Smiling brightly, she greeted us."
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Smiling brightly. The phrase describes how she greeted.
Smiling brightly. The phrase describes how she greeted.
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Identify what the participial phrase modifies in: "Smiling brightly, she greeted us."
Identify what the participial phrase modifies in: "Smiling brightly, she greeted us."
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she. Participial phrases modify the nearest noun/pronoun.
she. Participial phrases modify the nearest noun/pronoun.
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Identify the participial phrase in: "The students, exhausted by practice, left early."
Identify the participial phrase in: "The students, exhausted by practice, left early."
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exhausted by practice. Set off by commas, it describes the students.
exhausted by practice. Set off by commas, it describes the students.
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Identify the function of the infinitive in: "I want to win."
Identify the function of the infinitive in: "I want to win."
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Direct object. It's what is wanted, receiving the verb's action.
Direct object. It's what is wanted, receiving the verb's action.
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Identify the infinitive phrase in: "To finish on time, we worked quickly."
Identify the infinitive phrase in: "To finish on time, we worked quickly."
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To finish on time. The phrase expresses purpose or reason.
To finish on time. The phrase expresses purpose or reason.
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Identify the function of the infinitive phrase in: "To finish on time, we worked quickly."
Identify the function of the infinitive phrase in: "To finish on time, we worked quickly."
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Adverb (modifies worked). It tells why they worked quickly (purpose).
Adverb (modifies worked). It tells why they worked quickly (purpose).
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Identify the function of the infinitive phrase in: "She has a plan to succeed."
Identify the function of the infinitive phrase in: "She has a plan to succeed."
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Adjective (modifies plan). The infinitive describes what kind of plan.
Adjective (modifies plan). The infinitive describes what kind of plan.
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What is a gerund?
What is a gerund?
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An $-ing$ verb form that functions as a noun. Gerunds always end in -ing and act as nouns in sentences.
An $-ing$ verb form that functions as a noun. Gerunds always end in -ing and act as nouns in sentences.
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What is a participle?
What is a participle?
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A verb form that functions as an adjective. Participles modify nouns like regular adjectives do.
A verb form that functions as an adjective. Participles modify nouns like regular adjectives do.
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What is an infinitive?
What is an infinitive?
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To + base verb form used as noun, adjective, or adverb. Infinitives are versatile verbals with multiple functions.
To + base verb form used as noun, adjective, or adverb. Infinitives are versatile verbals with multiple functions.
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What is a verbal in English grammar?
What is a verbal in English grammar?
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A verb form used as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Verbals retain verb qualities but function as other parts of speech.
A verb form used as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Verbals retain verb qualities but function as other parts of speech.
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Identify the infinitive phrase in: "To finish the project, we stayed late."
Identify the infinitive phrase in: "To finish the project, we stayed late."
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To finish the project. Acts as an adverb explaining purpose (why we stayed).
To finish the project. Acts as an adverb explaining purpose (why we stayed).
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Identify the gerund in the sentence: "Swimming relaxes me after school."
Identify the gerund in the sentence: "Swimming relaxes me after school."
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Swimming. Acts as the subject of the sentence (what relaxes me).
Swimming. Acts as the subject of the sentence (what relaxes me).
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Identify the function of the gerund phrase in: "I enjoy playing chess."
Identify the function of the gerund phrase in: "I enjoy playing chess."
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Direct object. Answers "what" after the verb enjoy (I enjoy what?).
Direct object. Answers "what" after the verb enjoy (I enjoy what?).
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Identify the function of the infinitive phrase in: "His plan is to practice daily."
Identify the function of the infinitive phrase in: "His plan is to practice daily."
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Subject complement (predicate nominative). Renames "plan" after the linking verb "is."
Subject complement (predicate nominative). Renames "plan" after the linking verb "is."
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Which verbal is used in: "The students, exhausted from practice, fell asleep"?
Which verbal is used in: "The students, exhausted from practice, fell asleep"?
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Participle (exhausted). Past participle describing the students' condition.
Participle (exhausted). Past participle describing the students' condition.
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Identify the function of the gerund phrase in: "Her goal is winning the race."
Identify the function of the gerund phrase in: "Her goal is winning the race."
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Predicate nominative (subject complement). Renames the subject "goal" after the linking verb "is."
Predicate nominative (subject complement). Renames the subject "goal" after the linking verb "is."
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Identify the infinitive in the sentence: "I plan to study tonight."
Identify the infinitive in the sentence: "I plan to study tonight."
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to study. Functions as the direct object of "plan."
to study. Functions as the direct object of "plan."
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Find and correct the dangling participle: "Running down the street, the backpack bounced."
Find and correct the dangling participle: "Running down the street, the backpack bounced."
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Running down the street, I felt my backpack bounce. Makes "I" the subject doing the running action.
Running down the street, I felt my backpack bounce. Makes "I" the subject doing the running action.
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