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

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

3. 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.

4. 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.

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

6. 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

7. Let’s practice together:
Participles Practice Link:
Time to try your skill...

8. 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.

9. **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.**

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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

13. Let’s practice together:
Infinitive Practice Link:
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