gerunds
what is a gerund
a form that is derived from a verb but that functions as a noun, in English ending in -ing, e.g., askingin do you mind my asking you?.
what is a verbal ?
a word or words functioning as a verb.
Are you coming out tonight?
The interrogative mood
His feet are as big as a skateboard
simile
will she deliver the message
active
today we're going to practice parking
what is the gerund in the sentence?
practice
Do you have any wine glasses to bring to tonight's dinner party?
Infinitive
I would like some coffee please.
The conditional mood
I am so hungry i can eat a horse
Hyperbole
My homework is done
passive
he admitted he cheated on the test
what is the gerund ?
admit
Watching her dance sent him into a tailspin.
gerunds
It was suggested that he wait till the next morning.
The subjunctive mood
This room is an oven
Metaphor
i went to sleep by count sheep.
passive vocie
the lawyer defended her making such statements
what is the gerund
defend
To marry her eventually was his only goal in life.
Infinitive
Take the first turn on the left.
The imperative mood
sally sells seashell by the seashore
Alliteration
did no one help you
active
Don't mind helping you
what is the gerund
Don't mind
Speaking very sternly, the mother scolded her little boy.
Participial
If I were taller, I would have been a model.
The subjunctive mood
the snowflake danced in the wind
personification
we played in the park
active voice