Identifying Verbals Worksheets

If you are a teacher or homeschooling parent searching for resources to help your students sharpen their skills in identifying verbals, we have just the thing for you! Our collection of identifying verbals worksheets is designed to engage learners and provide them with ample practice opportunities to master this grammatical concept.

  Free Printable Irregular Verbs Worksheets

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  Identifying Verbs Worksheet

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  Simple Subject and Predicate Worksheets

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  Identifying Subject and Verb Worksheets

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  Identifying Verbs in Sentences

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  Noun Verb Adjective Worksheet

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  Prepositional Phrases Worksheets

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  Identify Strengths and Weaknesses Worksheet

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  Gerund and Participle Phrase Worksheet

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  Linking Verbs Worksheet

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  Infinitive Phrases Worksheet

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  Phrase Verb Printable Worksheets

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  Identifying Action Verbs Worksheet

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  Gerund Phrases and Worksheets

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  Verb Tense Worksheet

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  Identifying Adjectives Nouns and Verbs Worksheets

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What is a verbal?

A verbal is a word that is derived from a verb but functions as a different part of speech, typically as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Verbs can often be turned into participles or gerunds, which are examples of verbals that act as other parts of speech in a sentence.

What are the three types of verbals?

The three types of verbals are gerunds, participles, and infinitives. Gerunds function as nouns and end in -ing, participles function as adjectives and can end in -ing, -ed, -en, or -t, while infinitives are base forms of verbs preceded by "to" and can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

How can you identify a gerund?

A gerund is a verb that functions as a noun in a sentence, typically ending in "-ing." To identify a gerund, look for a word that ends in "-ing" and is used as the subject or the object of a sentence, or as the complement of a preposition. For example, in the sentence "Swimming is her favorite hobby," "swimming" is a gerund because it acts as the subject of the sentence.

How can you identify a participle?

A participle is a verb form that acts as an adjective in a sentence. It can be identified by its endings, such as "-ing" for present participles (e.g., running) or "-ed" for past participles (e.g., cooked). Participle phrases often provide additional information about a noun or pronoun in a sentence and usually come right after the word they modify.

How can you identify an infinitive?

An infinitive is identified by the word "to" followed by a verb in its base form (e.g., to eat, to run, to swim). It functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb in a sentence.

What is the function of a gerund in a sentence?

A gerund functions as a noun in a sentence, representing an action or activity. It can serve as a subject, object, complement, or part of a prepositional phrase. Gerunds are formed by adding "-ing" to a verb, allowing them to take on the role of a noun while still indicating an action.

What is the function of a participle in a sentence?

A participle functions as an adjective in a sentence, modifying a noun or pronoun by providing more information about it. Participle forms usually end in -ing, -ed, or -en, and can also be used to create verb tenses or convey a sense of the subject's action or state of being within a sentence.

What is the function of an infinitive in a sentence?

The function of an infinitive in a sentence is to act as a verb form that is not conjugated to show tense, person, or number. It is often used with auxiliary verbs or other verbs to express purpose, intention, obligation, ability, or willingness.

How can you differentiate between a gerund and a participle?

A gerund functions as a noun and is derived from a verb by adding "-ing" to the base form, while a participle functions as an adjective or adverb and also ends in "-ing" in its present form but can end in "-ed" in its past form. The key difference lies in their roles in a sentence: a gerund acts as a noun, such as in "Swimming is my favorite hobby," while a participle modifies a noun or pronoun, as seen in "The swimming pool is closed" where "swimming" describes the pool.

How can you differentiate between an infinitive and a participle?

An infinitive is a verb form that typically begins with "to" and functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb, such as "to swim" or "to read." On the other hand, a participle is a verb form that usually ends in "-ing" (present participle) or "-ed" or "-en" (past participle) and is used as an adjective or part of a verb tense, such as "swimming pool" (present participle as an adjective) or "broken glass" (past participle as an adjective). So, you can differentiate between an infinitive and a participle by looking at the form of the verb and its function in the sentence.