Advanced English 2
Verbals Practice
Directions: In the following sentences, underline the complete verbal. Then above each verbal, label each as an infinitive (I), a gerund (G), or a participle (P).
1. A cedar stick and a sharp knife are basic for whittling.
2. The beautifully drawn sketches were made by early artist-explorers.
3. Milking the cows was my responsibility.
4. Road workers use pneumatic hammers to break pavement.
5. A herpetologist is the person to see about your snake.
6. My favorite form of aerobic exercise is walking.
7. Ian and Burt enjoy campaigning for class offices.
8. Marcus was happy to have finished his painting.
9. The runners returned to the locker room, sweating and panting.
10. That ruling protects all homeowners in the area.
11. To inaugurate the new subway system, the mayor will take the first ride.
12. Skidding and sliding, the bus made its way down the icy street.
13. If an offer sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
14. The newly married couple drove off in a car covered with paper flowers.
15. The burnt toast tasted awful.
