VERB Forms
Infinitive Phrase:
Adverbial Function
(Time, Place, Manner)
Infinitive Phrases:
Adverbial or Adjunct?
Gerund Phrase:
Noun Function
(But Which One?)
200

What is another name for the <-ed> form of a verb?

past tense

200

To begin, put the key in the ignition.

Time or Manner

200

To get started, measure out all your ingredients.

Adverbial (time)

200

I hear singing.

Direct Object

300

What suffix do we always add to a 3rd person singular present tense verb?

<-(e)s>

300

Some people try protein drinks to gain weight.

Manner

300

To be honest, I prefer chocolate. 

adjunct

300

Singing in a choir is so much fun!

Subject

400

What form of a verb always takes an <-ing>?

present participle

400

To make sure you get paid, turn in your time sheet by Thursday at 5:00.

Manner

400

To prepare for her semester in Paris, she studied French all summer.

Adverbial (manner)

400

I am taking singing lessons.

Modifies 'lessons'

500

The past participle of a verb is called the <-en> form, even though most verbs have a past participle marked with what suffix?

<-ed>

500

My friend will call to make plans for the weekend.

Manner

500

She tied a string on the door knob to remember her appointment.

Adverbial (manner)

500

I would give his terrible singing an F!

Indirect Object