Definitions
Verbs that are functioning as a different part of speech
Verbals
infinitive
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A watched pot never boils
Watched; participle
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Removing his coat, Jack rushed to the river.
Removing his coat
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My goal is TO FINISH the marathon
subject complement
Verb acting as a adjective; ends in -ing in the present tense
Participle
participle
Taking medicine is not fun for most babies
Taking; medicine
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Known for his kindness, Keanu Reeves usually returns compliments.
Known for his kindness
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EATING ICE CREAM LATE AT NIGHT is my Achilles' heel.
subject
Verb acting as a noun (subject, DO, IO, OP, SC...), ending in -ing
gerund
My kids’ favorite hobby is WATCHING Curious George
gerund
Michaela was ready to board the plane for Mexico
to board, infinitive
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Being the boss made Jeff feel uneasy.
Being the boss
How is gerund functioning?
The military gives TRAINING NEW RECRUITS high priority
indirect object
Verb acting as either a noun, adjective, or adverb, with the form of to+ verb
infinitive
participle
Heather’s favorite activity is playing Old Maid
playing; gerund
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You might get in trouble for faking an illness to avoid work.
faking an illness
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Ezra's oddest talent is blowing bubbles out of his ears.
gerund; PN
Can get mistaken for an infinitive
Preposition
gerund
Typing on his laptop, Bob wasn’t listening
typing; participle
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His ambition is to fly
to fly
Which word is functioning as a gerund?
A., Henry is DRIVING down the interstate
B. Henry gives DRIVING his full attention
C. Henry DRIVES safely down the interstate
D. Having DRIVEN safely down the interstate, Henry arrived at his destination
b