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VERBAL & VERBAL PHRASES
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
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
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
The art stolen from the museum has been returned.
The President, looking very tired, returned from Moscow.
EXAMPLES
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
Teaching is a challenging profession. Carrie enjoys teaching adult literacy.
EXAMPLES