Gerunds, infinitives, and participles are three types of verbals that function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs in a sentence.
A gerund is a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun in a sentence. It can serve as the subject of a sentence, the object of a verb, or the object of a preposition.
Example: Swimming is my favorite activity.
An infinitive is the base form of a verb with the word "to" in front of it (e.g., to run, to jump) and can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.
Example: I want to read that book.
A participle is a verb form that can function as an adjective in a sentence. There are two types: present participles (ending in -ing) and past participles (often ending in -ed, -en, -d, -t, or -n).
Example: The falling leaves covered the ground.
Remember to practice identifying and using gerunds, infinitives, and participles in sentences to strengthen your understanding of these verbals.
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