What Verbals Are | No Nonsense Grammar

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

English Language Arts

Grade(s)

8

Overview

Verbals are verbs disguised as nouns, adjectives, and adverbs. Verbals come in three forms: gerunds, infinitives, and participles. Gerunds are verbs that end in "-ing" and function as nouns. Participles end in "-ing," "-ed," "-d," "-t," "-en," "-n" and function as adjectives. Infinitives are the base form plus the word "to" and function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. This resource provides instruction and practice in identifying verbals. 

English Language Arts (2021) Grade(s): 8

ELA21.8.16

Examine the use of conventions of standard English grammar and usage in writing.

UP:ELA21.8.16

Vocabulary

  • Conventions
  • Standard English grammar
  • Standard English usage

Knowledge

Students know:
  • The conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • Examine the conventions of standard English grammar and usage in written text.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Written text should demonstrate the appropriate use of the conventions of standard English grammar and usage.

CR Resource Type

Audio/Video

Resource Provider

PBS

License Type

CUSTOM
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