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Define a gerund.
A gerund is a verb acting as a noun ending in -ing.
Define a participle.
A participle is a word formed from a verb, usually by adding a suffix. Can sometimes be irregular.
Define an infinitive.
Verb functioning as a noun with the word "to" before it.
Correctly use a gerund in a sentence.
He enjoys drinking his coffee each morning before going to work.
Correctly use a participle in a sentence.
I drove to the lake last weekend.
Correctly use an infinitive in a sentence.
I don't want to go to the game tonight.
Correctly use an infinitive in a sentence.
Sally wanted to jump on the trampoline.
Correctly use a participle in a sentence.
Sarah washed the blanket that they dog soiled.
Correctly use a gerund in a sentence.
Having to get up early won't bother me at all.
Identify the gerund in the sentence: After taking a bath, I felt fine.
Taking
Identify the gerund in the sentence: I was afraid of hurting her feelings.
Hurting
Identify the participle in the sentence: Can you help me fix the leaning tower of blocks?
Leaning
Identify the participle in the sentence: The broken glass cut my foot.
Broken
Identify the infinitive in the sentence: I love to sleep.
To sleep
Identify the infinitive in the sentence: We can't play until we find a ball to throw.
To throw
