Verbals

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Verbals

• PIG

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• The three kinds of verbals are
• Participles
• Infinitives
• Gerunds

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Infinitives

• The I in PIG

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• Most infinitives begin with

to
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Reminder Sometimes the sign of the infinitive,
to, is omitted in a sentence.
Ill help you to pack.
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Reminder Sometimes the sign of the infinitive,
to, is omitted in a sentence.
Fuel injection helps cars to run better and
to last longer.
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InfinitiveQUIZ
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Directions
Identify the infinitive phrase. Click once to see
the answer. Now, tell whether it is used as a
noun, adjective or adverb. Click again to see
that answer.
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To dance gracefully requires coordination.
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To dance gracefully requires coordination.
NOUN
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Im going to the pool to fish.
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Im going to the pool to fish.
ADVERB
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He lives to swim and water-ski.
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He likes to swim and water-ski.
ADVERB
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Sandy needs to study.
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Sandy needs to study.
NOUN
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This material has the ability to stretch and snap
back.
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This material has the ability to stretch and snap
back.
ADJECTIVE
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Be careful. This next one is tricky.
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The best way to get there is to take the bus.
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ADJECTIVE
The best way to get there is to take the bus.
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ADJECTIVE
The best way to get there is to take the bus.
NOUN
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How did you do? Ready for another one?
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A good way to lose weight is to eat moderately.
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ADJECTIVE
A good way to lose weight is to eat moderately.
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ADJECTIVE
A good way to lose weight is to eat moderately.
NOUN
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Dont you dare open that present before your
birthday.
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Dont you dare to open that present before your
birthday.
NOUN
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Remember that infinitives are just verb forms
used as nouns, adjectives or adverbs. So long.