Practice
Participle
A form of a verb that can act as an adjective; most end in -ing, -d, -ed, -en, or -t Ex:the SLITHERING snake
Gerund
A verb form ending in -ing that is used as a noun Ex: WALKING is a good exercise Ex:Mr. Jones enjoys PLAYING golf
gerund phrase
Group of words that contains a gerund phrase and modifiers or objects Ex:HIS DAILY PRACTICING helped him become a great musician
Indicative Mood
States a fact or asks a question Ex: This recipe calls for three eggs
subjunctive mood
a verb form used to express a wish, suggestion, command, or a condition that is contrary to fact Ex:I wish my father were here to see my performance
Infinitive
consist of the word TO plus a verb \ Ex: TO WIN first place in the competition
imperative mood
expresses a command or request Ex: Clean your room
Participle phrase
group of words that contain a participle,along with any modifiers or objects Ex: The little girl HOLDING THE ICE CREAM CONE is my niece
infintive phrase
group of words that contains an infinitive plus any modifiers or objects Ex: Ivan life goal is TO BECOME A FAMOUS MUSICIAN