8th Grade Writing Flashcards: Explain Functions Of Verbals

Study Explain Functions Of Verbals in 8th Grade Writing with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is a verbal in grammar, and what is its key feature in a sentence?

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ANSWER

A verb form acting as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Verbals look like verbs but function as other parts of speech.

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Read the sentence: "The committee finally finished revising the essay contest rules." What is the function of the bolded phrase?

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