The Verbals The Verbals The verbals are non-finite
The Verbals
The Verbals The verbals are non-finite forms of the verb; a word, particularly a noun or adjective, derived from a verb.
Types of The Verbals The Infinitive The Gerund The Participle Gerund versus Infinitive The End
The Infinitive The infinitive is a non-finite verb form that functions as a noun or is used with auxiliary verbs, and that names the action without specifying the subject (“Dictionary.com” http://dictionary.reference.com/ ).
The Infinitive In General An infinitive phrase consists of An infinitive phrase requires a comma if it is used as an adverb at the beginning of a sentence. Menu Learn more about the infinitive constructions infinitive modifiers, objects, compliments, actors
Infinitive Constructions Complex Object He wanted his son to study abroad. Complex Subject Life turned out to be stranger than fiction. Verb Noun/ Pronoun (to)-Infinitive Noun/ Pronoun Active Verb (to)-Infinitive Menu
The Gerund The gerund is a non-finite form regularly derived from a verb and functioning as a noun; -ing form of a verb in English when functioning as a noun (“Dictionary.com” http://dictionary.reference.com/ ).
The Gerund in General A gerund phrase consists of a gerund plus modifier, object, and/or complement; Gerunds and gerund phrases virtually never require punctuation. Menu
Gerund and Infinitive Some verbs are usually followed: by the gerund; by the infinitive; by either the gerund or the infinitive; A few verbs can be followed by either the gerund or the infinitive, but the meanings are very different. The List of Verbs followed by the gerund and the infinitive Back
The Participle The participle is a non-finite form of the verb which has a verbal and an adjectival or an adverbial character. Participle Phrases Menu Types
Types of the Participle Menu
Participle Phrases Participle phrases (reduced clauses containing participles) can be used in place of subordinate clauses if the main subject have the same object. When we entered the room he greeted the hostess. Entering the room he greeted the hostess. Back Menu
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