Question

Verbal Function Match-Up
￿ Puzzle 1: Identify the Verbal
Draw a line connecting the underlined verbal in each sentence to its correct type. Remember:
● Gerunds end in -ing and act as nouns.
● Participles end in -ing or -ed and act as adjectives.
● Infinitives start with "to" and act as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.
Verbal Types: Gerund, Participle, Infinitive
Definition Word
1. The crying baby finally fell asleep.
2. Swimming is my favorite summer
activity.
3. She wants to visit Paris next year.
4. The broken vase lay on the floor.
5. They enjoy hiking in the mountains.
6. He studied hard to pass the exam.

Answer 1

1. Participle — "crying" describes the baby (adjective).
2. Gerund — "Swimming" is the subject (noun).
3. Infinitive — "to visit" is an infinitive (object of wants).
4. Participle — "broken" describes the vase (adjective).
5. Gerund — "hiking" is the object of enjoy (noun).
6. Infinitive — "to pass" is an infinitive showing purpose (adverb).