1. VERBALS

2.  Definition: A form of a verb that is used as a noun, adjective, or adverb. A verbal is NOT the verb for the subject. If the verbal acts as a noun, it may be the subject.  For Example: 1. She soaked her tired feet in the cool water. 2. Swimming is a lot of fun. 3. Alex contemplates ways to improve his writing.

3. VERBALS Three types of Verbals: 1. Infinitives 2. Gerunds 3. Participles

4. INFINITIVES

5.  Definition: A verbal in the infinitive form that acts as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.  Infinitive Form: to + base form of the verb  Examples: to runto walkto swimto ski to loveto thinkto eatto hope

6. GERUNDS

7.  Definition: A verbal in the gerund form that acts as a noun.  Gerund Form: base form of the verb + ing  Examples: runningswimmingskiingtalking jumpingwritingbelievingtyping

8. PARTICIPLES

9.  Definition: A verbal in either the past participle or present participle form that acts as an adjective.  Participle Form: 1. Past Participle: base form of the verb + -ed/-en (reg) 2. Present Participle: base form of the verb + -ing  Examples: Past Participles: walked, eaten, gone Present Participles: walking, eating, going

10. BE CAREFUL! Present Participle Form: walking Gerund From: walking How can you tell the difference? Usage. Present Participle: adjective Gerund: noun