1. 21 Gerunds, participles, and infinitives
Gerunds, participles, and infinitives are other kinds of verbs. These verbs take the role of another part of speech in some circumstances.
A gerund is when a verb is used as a noun. A verb can take the form of the noun when the ending –ing is added.
Ex. Jumping on the trampoline is Eddie’s favorite afternoon activity.
A participles is when a verb is used as an adjective. A verb can take the form of an adjective when the endings –ing and –ed are added.
Ex. Carrie extended a trembling hand.
Ex. The injured raccoon limped slowly into the woods.
An infinitive is when a verb is used as a noun, adjective, or adverb. A verb can take the form of a noun, adjective, or adverb when proceded by the word to.
Ex. To travel abroad is something that everyone should do.
Ex. Josiah has a book report to finish before Wednesday.
On Thursday, the inspector arrived to check the pipes.

2. 21 Gerunds, participles and infinitives
Underline the verbal in each sentence and indicate whether it is a gerund (G), a participle (P) or an infinitive (I).
Jennifer’s goal was to graduate from the University of Houston-Victoria.
2. John’s favorite outdoor activity is skiing.
3. Going on a cruise and climbing Mt. Rushmore were Rachel’s summer vacation plans.
4. Dancing with the famous instructor, Dillon felt like a star.
5. Animals dumped in the streets often become a menace.
6. The girls love to swim at Julie’s house.
7. Watching the birds is one of Mr. Martin’s hobbies.
8. Janice, baking 10 cakes for the festival, accidentally burned one of them.
9. Working out daily should be an essential part of American life.
10. I have a book to return to the library.