Identify and use gerunds, participles, and infinitives in their functions (CCSS L.8.1.a)
Exercise
Difficulty 4
~7 min
eng.g8.f.ex_16
Verbal Three In One
Prompt
Write 3 sentences, each using a different verbal: (a) one with a gerund as subject; (b) one with a participial phrase opening; (c) one with an infinitive functioning as a noun. Sentences should be on the topic of your synthesis essay.
Answer criteria
type
rubric
rubric
3 sentences with 3 different verbals correctly used + topic-coherent = mastery
Hints
- Gerund: -ing word as subject of sentence.
- Participial phrase: -ing or -ed phrase opening + comma + main clause (must modify subject).
- Infinitive-noun: 'to + verb' as subject or object.
Misconceptions to watch
- Dangling participle in sentence (b).
- Confuses gerund and participial-phrase forms.
Used in lessons