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Verbal Review . Grammar Bellwork. Grammar Quiz on Friday! . Tuesday, March 5. Verbal Review! Fill in the blanks with what you know about verbals . 1. A gerund is a(n) _________ that always ends in –__________. 2. A participial is a(n) ________________ that ends in –ed or – ing.
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Verbal Review Grammar Bellwork
Grammar Quiz on Friday! Tuesday, March 5 • Verbal Review! Fill in the blanks with what you know about verbals. • 1. A gerund is a(n) _________ that always ends in –__________. • 2. A participial is a(n) ________________ that ends in –ed or –ing. • 3. An infinitive always starts with the word ________ and can be used as a noun, adjective, or _______________.
Tuesday, March 5 • Directions: Write out the sentences and identify the verbal as a gerund, participial, or infinitive. • 1. A lesser-known spring holiday is dedicated to planting trees—Arbor Day. • 2. Various states enjoy observing Arbor Day any time from December to May. • 3. To observe Arbor Day, you may want to cultivate a mini bonsai tree!
Grammar Quiz on Friday! Wednesday, March 6 • Directions: Write out the sentences and identify the verbal as a gerund, participial, or infinitive. • 1. Most people would agree that respecting mothers is important every day of the year. • 2. Reserving a specific day for mothers, Congress passed approval for the holiday in 1914. • 3. To remember our moms, the second Sunday in May is the day set aside.
Grammar Quiz on Friday! Thursday, March 7 • Directions: Write out the sentences and identify the verbal as a gerund, participial, or infinitive. • 1. Remembering our patriotic dead is the purpose of another May holiday, Memorial Day. • 2. Decorated with wreaths, the graves of soldiers show they are remembered. • 3. We celebrate Memorial Day at the end of May to pay tribute to those who died for their country.
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Friday, March 8 • Directions: Create your own three sentences using gerunds, infinitives, and participial phrases. Use the three sentences below as guides. • 1. Gerund example: Honoring all members of the armed services is the purpose of Veterans Day, celebrated in November. • 2. Infinitive example: To celebrate Halloween, I am going to dress as a witch. • 3. Participial Phrase example: Decorated with green shamrocks, my home is festive for St. Patrick's Day!
Excused from serving in the RevolutionaryWar because of health problems, he earned his wealth through trading. • How is the underlined verbal in lines 9 and 10 being used? • A as a gerund • B as an infinitive • C as a participial phrase • D as a prepositional phrase Example State Test Question