Understanding Verbals
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and understanding different types of verbals: gerunds, infinitives, and participles.
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Understanding Verbals
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to identify and use verbals correctly.
Verbal phrases are formed from verbs but act as other parts of speech. There are three types of verbals: gerunds, infinitives, and participles.
Gerunds: A gerund is a verb ending in -ing that functions as a noun.
Infinitives: An infinitive is a verb form, usually preceded by "to," that can function as a noun, an adjective, or an adverb.
Participles: A participle is a verb form that acts as an adjective. They can end in -ing (present participle) or -ed, -en, -d, -t, or -n (past participle).
1. In the sentence, "Swimming is my favorite activity," what type of verbal is 'Swimming'?
Infinitive
Gerund
Participle
Verb
Fill in the blank with the correct type of verbal as indicated.
2. We went to the park (infinitive: play) on the swings.
3. The (participle: barking) dog scared the mailman.
4. My little brother enjoys (gerund: draw) pictures.
Read each statement and determine if it is true or false.
5. A gerund always functions as an adjective.
True
False
6. Write a sentence using a gerund. Underline the gerund.
7. Write a sentence using an infinitive. Circle the infinitive.