Aiden Beard

English

28 December, 15:41

Part 1: In these ten sentences, identify the verbal as a noun or adjective. Determine whether it is an infinitive, participle, or gerund.

Example: "I wanted to cook dinner for my parents." (functions as a direct object)

Answer: Infinitive, noun

1. To love animals is a very human trait.

2. Loving the races, she decided to move up to the rail.

3. Freezing to death is not my plan.

4. I don't want to put my feet on the freezing floor.

5. I hated to leave, but I had no choice.

6. Saddened by the story, I decided not to go out that night.

7. Hoping for a different answer, I called to check again.

8. I love singing in the shower.

9. Her manners were charming.

10. Charming, she always knew how to put her guests at ease.