Verbals- are verbs that have different jobs. There are three… Only three… So, let’s see…

A participle is a verb form that is used as an adjective. I’m having an identity crisis. Verb

Present Participles Present participles are formed by adding –ing to the plain form of the verb. Example: The laughing student grinned like a Cheshire cat.

Past Participles Past participles are formed by adding either –ed, -d-, -t, -en, or –n to the plain form of the verb. Others may be formed as irregular verbs. Ranger, my dog, had a bewildered look on his face when the water suddenly turned cold.

Examples: The rapidly developing storm kept small boats in port. The thrilled student smiled at the teacher.

Study these other participles Study these other participles. What form of the verb may be used as a participle? lost child burning house broken plate hidden valley bent twig written word woven fabric fallen tree losing game frozen heart writing pad broken promise

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Gerunds Jog jogging A gerund is a verb form used as a noun. The gerund can be formed by adding –ing to the present tense of the verb: Jog jogging Jogging at night without reflective gear can be dangerous.

**Remember: A participle is a verb form that Gerunds can be used as: A subject: Jogging is a popular form of exercise. A direct object: My sister enjoys jogging. Enjoys what? jogging An object of the preposition: These shoes are made for jogging. participle jogging shoes **Remember: A participle is a verb form that describes a noun.**

Let’s practice together: One person will come and type in the answer as the class discusses it, and then we will check it together. Link: Gerund Practice

Infinitive: An infinitive is a verbal that appears after the word to. The “to” before the verb is called “The sign of the infinitive.” to run to see to hear TO

The word “to” is a preposition when it is followed by a noun or pronoun that is its object. I need a ride to the game. We went to Jeff’s party. prepositions BUT The word “to” turns into part of an infinitive when it is followed by a verb

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