Grade 8 Quiz Function of Verbal’s: Gerunds, Participles, and Infinitives – L.8.1.A
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.8.1.A focuses on understanding the function of verbals in the English language. Verbals are non-finite verb forms that can function as other parts of speech in a sentence. Specifically, gerunds function as nouns, participles function as adjectives, and infinitives can function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. Recognizing the role of verbals enhances sentence variety and enriches expressive capability.
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Question 1 of 10
1. Question
What is the participle in the phrase: “The broken window needs fixing.”
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2. Question
In the sentence, “She loves to paint portraits,” what function does the infinitive phrase serve?
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Question 3 of 10
3. Question
Which sentence does NOT contain a verbal?
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4. Question
What is the gerund in the phrase: “I am interested in writing poetry.”
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Question 5 of 10
5. Question
In the sentence, “The movie, to be released next month, is highly anticipated,” what function does the infinitive phrase serve?
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Question 6 of 10
6. Question
Which of the following is a participle phrase?
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Question 7 of 10
7. Question
Which of the following is a gerund phrase?
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Question 8 of 10
8. Question
Identify the participle phrase in the sentence: “The cat, startled by the noise, hid under the couch.”
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Question 9 of 10
9. Question
In the sentence, “To travel is my dream,” what is the function of the infinitive phrase?
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Question 10 of 10
10. Question
Which sentence contains a gerund used as the subject?
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