WHERE'S THE VERBAL?
Don't forget to save the receipt for that toy.
TO SAVE - INFINITIVE
By hiking through the national park, Trevor hopes to gain endurance and strength.
HIKING - USED AS AN OP (BY)
He does nothing but sleep on the patio all day.
SLEEP - HIDDEN INFINITIVE AFTER CONJUNCTION
Our duty to uphold the Constitution is more important than our party allegiance.
TO UPHOLD - USED AS AN APP
Jogging shorts should fit well in order to be comfortable.
JOGGING - USED AS PARTICIPIAL ADJECTIVE MOD SHORTS
Jeanne loves running around the lake.
RUNNING - GERUND
Purchasing extra supplies will help us prepare for the impending storm.
PURCHASING - USED AS S
Sitting on the porch, the fireworks show delighted us.
DANGLING PARTICIPLE
Before we ran to school, we thought to bring our dismissal change form.
TO BRING - USED AS A DO
Haven was angry, having been overlooked for the promotion.
HAVING BEEN OVERLOOKED - MOD HAVEN
Jumping into the antique car, JJ raced after the thief.
JUMPING - PARTICIPLE
Our favorite experience, camping under the stars, is best when the weather is clear and mild.
CAMPING - USED AS APP
Me wanting to ride the roller coaster disrupted his plans.
INCORRECT POSSESSIVE BEFORE A GERUND
The best way to combat prejudice is to be exposed to many different kinds of people.
TO COMBAT - USED AS ADJECTIVE
TO BE EXPOSED - USED AS SC
Jorge, exhausted by the mindless assignment, took an extra-long lunch.
EXHAUSTED - MOD JORGE
The flashing light distracted the inexperienced driver.
FLASHING - PARTICIPIAL ADJECTIVE
Delia's biggest mistake was forgetting her mom's birthday.
FORGETTING - USED AS SC
Jill wanted to immediately chase Jack down the hill.
SPLIT INFINITIVE
To know him is to love him.
TO KNOW - USED AS S
TO LOVE - USED AS SC
Known for her exquisite desserts, the young chef was sought-after by multiple five-star restaurants.
KNOWN - MOD CHEF
Please stop Julia from drawing on the walls.
DRAWING - GERUND
Ava Mae enjoyed relaxing on the deck in the morning.
RELAXING - USED AS DO
Gianna felt the wound burn immediately after the snake bit her.
BURN - HIDDEN INFINITIVE AFTER SPECIAL VERB
Jake is campaigning to become the next senator from Rhode Island.
TO BECOME - USED AS AN ADVERB
The massive star shining in the night sky led us to the humble stable.
SHINING - MOD STAR