verbals

1. VERBAL & VERBAL
PHRASES

2.  A verbal is a verb form that is used as a noun, an
adjective, or an adverb.
 A verbal phrase is a group of words that is made up
of a verbal, its modifiers, and its complements.
 An infinitive is a verbal that is made up of the word
to + a verb.
 An infinitive phrase is a group of words made up of
an infinitive, its modifiers, and its complements. It
can function as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
INFINITIVES & INFINITIVE PHRASES

3. Josh is planning to take his vacation in April.
Is this a good time to call him?
The commuters ran to catch the early train.
EXAMPLES

4.  A participle is a verbal that always functions as an
adjective.
 A participle phrase is made up of a participle, its
modifiers, and its complements. They always
function as adjectives.
VERBALS & VERBAL PHRASES:
PARTICIPLES

5. The art stolen from the museum has been
returned.
The President, looking very tired, returned
from Moscow.
EXAMPLES

6. A gerund is the –ing form of a verb used as a
noun.
A gerund phrase is made up of a gerund, its
modifiers, and its complements. It always
functions as a noun.
VERBALS AND VERB PHRASES: GERUNDS

7. Teaching is a challenging profession.
Carrie enjoys teaching adult literacy.
EXAMPLES