1. Verbal Phrases 7 The Participle The Infinitive

2. The Participle Verb form used as an adjective 2 kinds:  Present participles end in “-ing”  Past participles end in “-d” or “- ed”  Some past participles may be irregular

3. Present Participle Our soccer team had a winning season. Shivering with cold, we decided to go indoors. I saw three kittens sleeping on the floor.

4. Past Participle Irritated, the little boy swatted the mosquito away. We skated on the frozen pond. We visited a Spanish mission established in the 1600s.

5. Be careful! Don’t confuse participles with verb phrases!  Working in her garden, Mrs. Jacobs hummed softly to herself.  Mrs. Jacobs was working in her garden.

6. More examples Decorated with care, the float was popular at the parade. Clapping wildly, the fans welcomed the band. Theresa watered the blossoming flowers.

7. Participle Phrase Consists of a participle and its modifiers and complements Whole phrase is used as an adjective

8. Examples Reaching for a bagel, she knocked over a glass of milk. In disguise, Peter Parker saved the day, swinging from building to building.

9. The Infinitive Verb form used as a noun, adjective, or adverb Usually begins with “to”

10. The Infinitive To visit Egypt is my dream. Martin wants to be a lawyer after he graduates. Luther searched the internet to find information about Taiwan.

11. The Infinitive The ability to play musical instruments comes from talent and practice. The campers went to a campsite near the mountain.