Verbals--Why Use Them?????
an Internet Sampler on Verbals

created by Mrs. McDee

Introduction | Internet Activities | Conclusion | Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary

 

Introduction

The purpose of this Web page is to review the use of verbals. Verbals, as you already know, are verb forms which act as different parts of speech. Verbals can aid you in the writing, reading and speaking process. Are they essential to writing essays or speaking??? Some say yes; some no. However, for our purposes in English, I believe you need to be made aware of them. In fact, you probably use them daily in your writing, reading or speech without even realizing it.

 

Internet Activities

Verbals: Participles, Gerunds & Infinitives

Activity:

1.     Name the 3 types of verbals.

2.     The verbal which is used as a noun is called _______.

3.     A _______ is used as an adjective.

Verbals

Activity:

1.     ________ can modify nouns or pronouns.

2.     A _____ participle is formed by adding -____ to the base of a ______.

3.     A past __________ is formed by adding -___ to the base of a ______.

The Tongue Untied

Activity:

1.     A ______ is a _____ form used as a noun, _____ or _______.

2.     A _________ is a verbal used as an adjective.

3.     The verbal which is used as a noun is called a _________.

Conclusion

I hope this Sampler has taught you some facts about verbals and why they are used in speaking and writing. We aren't quite finished, however. Below you will find a hopefully fun assignment dealing with verbals. Complete it on a word document with your correct heading and drop it into my Homework File labeled with your section number. Entitled it 'Last Name-verbal writing'.

ASSIGNMENT: Write a short story or poem explaining in a creative way what verbals are and how they can be used. Use at least one example of all three types of verbals in your writing. Underline all the verbals used in your story or poem.