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Gerunds |
A verb that functions as a noun and it always ends in -ing! * Be careful* because verbs end in -ing and are not being disguised as nouns. Examples: Reading is my favorite hobby. VS. I am reading my favorite book. Reading is a thing, which makes it a noun. Am reading is acting, as a action, which makes it a verb. |
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Participles |
A verb functioning as an adjective. There are two types of participles: Past and present Past participles end in: -ed, -en, -d, -t, -n, -ne asked, eaten, saved, dealt, sean, gone -present participles end in -ing Examples: I love my Reading group. A Raging fire destroyed the uninsured building What kind of fire? Raging= present participle What kind of building? Uninsured= past participle |
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Infinitives |
Is formed by placing "to" in front of a present tense verb. "to work", " to read" Infinitives can disguise themselves as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs Example: Adjective: comes after the noun it describes. Ex: It is time to read the Giver. Adverb: Usually comes at the beginning or end of a sentence. Ex: To read, first we need a book. Nouns: To read a book, is a relaxing activity |
