Vocab 1
a previously unknown fact that is made knowledge in a dramatic way
revelation
too many to be counted
innumerable
open to interpretation; unclear
ambiguous
When the subject in the sentence performs the action.
Active voice
verbs ending in –ing that function as nouns in a sentence.
Gerunds
great happiness
elation
incorrect
erroneous
unclear; not well-known
Obscure
When the subject in the sentence receives the action.
Passive voice
verbs that function as adjectives, often end in –ing or –ed.
Participles
perplexing: causing confusion
confounding
unnecessary; especially through being more than enough
superfluous
intense, passionate
vehement
I ran towards the street.
Active voice
a type of verbal that can act as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
infinitive
intense, passionate
vehement
characterized by conflict, disorder or confusion; not controlled or calm.
turbulent
by chance rather than intention
fortuitous
The results were written in a piece of paper.
Passive voice
To master calligraphy is my dream.
Infinitive
behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others
supercilious
extremely distressing, agonizing, or painful
harrowing
satisfied with your own abilities and situation, without any awareness of deficiencies or shortcomings.
complacent
Identify typo of voice and change it to the opposite voice.
The cake was baked on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, my mom baked the cake.
Identify all verbals in the sentence and their types.
Running is an agitating sport.
Running: gerund
Agitating: participle