Question

Which of the following terms does not match the correct definition?(1 point)
Responses

Gerund- a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun
Gerund- a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun

Participle- A word formed from a word that is used as an adjective, noun, or to make a compound verb form
Participle- A word formed from a word that is used as an adjective, noun, or to make a compound verb form

Infinitive- a group of words that begin with the word "from" and a verb
Infinitive- a group of words that begin with the word "from" and a verb

These are all correct definitions for the terms
These are all correct definitions for the terms
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Answer 1

Infinitive — that definition is incorrect.

Correct brief definitions:
- Gerund: a verb form ending in -ing that functions as a noun (e.g., "Swimming is fun").
- Participle: a verb form (present or past) used as an adjective or to form compound verb tenses (e.g., "running water," "has eaten").
- Infinitive: the basic verb form usually introduced by "to" (to run, to eat); sometimes the bare infinitive appears after modals (can go).